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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,837.88, 976,946.94 and 576,441

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,837.88, 976,946.94 and 576,441 is: 865,272.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,837.88 : 976,946.94 = 576,441 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,837.88/976,946.94 = 576,441/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,837.88x = 976,946.94 × 576,441
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,837.88x = 563,152,271,040.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,152,271,040.54/650,837.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865,272.73

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