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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,971.29, 976,100.98 and 516,896.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,971.29, 976,100.98 and 516,896.61 is: 775,062.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,971.29 : 976,100.98 = 516,896.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,971.29/976,100.98 = 516,896.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,971.29x = 976,100.98 × 516,896.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,971.29x = 504,543,287,579.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,543,287,579.68/650,971.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,062.27

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