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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,364.56, 975,603.24 and 500,494.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,364.56, 975,603.24 and 500,494.32 is: 749,632.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,364.56 : 975,603.24 = 500,494.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,364.56/975,603.24 = 500,494.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,364.56x = 975,603.24 × 500,494.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,364.56x = 488,283,880,193.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,283,880,193.60/651,364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,632.25

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