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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,370.06, 975,611.49 and 500,499.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,370.06, 975,611.49 and 500,499.82 is: 749,640.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,370.06 : 975,611.49 = 500,499.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,370.06/975,611.49 = 500,499.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,370.06x = 975,611.49 × 500,499.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,370.06x = 488,293,375,134.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,293,375,134.93/651,370.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,640.50

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