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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,835.30, 975,216.15 and 482,873.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,835.30, 975,216.15 and 482,873.70 is: 723,541.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,835.30 : 975,216.15 = 482,873.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,835.30/975,216.15 = 482,873.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,835.30x = 975,216.15 × 482,873.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,835.30x = 470,906,230,650.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,906,230,650.26/650,835.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723,541.32

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