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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,831.80, 976,247.70 and 370,895.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,831.80, 976,247.70 and 370,895.80 is: 556,343.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,831.80 : 976,247.70 = 370,895.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,831.80/976,247.70 = 370,895.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,831.80x = 976,247.70 × 370,895.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,831.80x = 362,086,171,689.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,086,171,689.66/650,831.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556,343.70

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