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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,279.40, 975,236.61 and 449,498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,279.40, 975,236.61 and 449,498.32 is: 673,086.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,279.40 : 975,236.61 = 449,498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,279.40/975,236.61 = 449,498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,279.40x = 975,236.61 × 449,498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,279.40x = 438,367,217,797.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,367,217,797.50/651,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673,086.26

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