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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,939.58, 975,720.44 and 296,202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,939.58, 975,720.44 and 296,202.72 is: 443,990.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,939.58 : 975,720.44 = 296,202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,939.58/975,720.44 = 296,202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,939.58x = 975,720.44 × 296,202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,939.58x = 289,011,048,287.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,011,048,287.60/650,939.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443,990.59

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