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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,369.82, 975,611.10 and 500,499.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,369.82, 975,611.10 and 500,499.58 is: 749,640.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,369.82 : 975,611.10 = 500,499.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,369.82/975,611.10 = 500,499.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,369.82x = 975,611.10 × 500,499.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,369.82x = 488,292,945,793.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,292,945,793.34/651,369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,640.11

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