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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,427.56, 975,697.74 and 500,557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,427.56, 975,697.74 and 500,557.32 is: 749,726.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,427.56 : 975,697.74 = 500,557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,427.56/975,697.74 = 500,557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,427.56x = 975,697.74 × 500,557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,427.56x = 488,392,645,864.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,392,645,864.46/651,427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,726.72

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