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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,951.58, 975,738.45 and 296,214.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,951.58, 975,738.45 and 296,214.72 is: 444,008.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,951.58 : 975,738.45 = 296,214.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,951.58/975,738.45 = 296,214.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,951.58x = 975,738.45 × 296,214.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,951.58x = 289,028,091,759.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,028,091,759.98/650,951.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,008.59

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