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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,954.58, 975,742.92 and 296,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,954.58, 975,742.92 and 296,217.72 is: 444,013.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,954.58 : 975,742.92 = 296,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,954.58/975,742.92 = 296,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,954.58x = 975,742.92 × 296,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,954.58x = 289,032,343,068.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,032,343,068.54/650,954.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444,013.07

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