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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,821.30, 975,195.15 and 482,859.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,821.30, 975,195.15 and 482,859.70 is: 723,520.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,821.30 : 975,195.15 = 482,859.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,821.30/975,195.15 = 482,859.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,821.30x = 975,195.15 × 482,859.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,821.30x = 470,882,437,570.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,882,437,570.46/650,821.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,520.32

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