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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 645,989.74, 891,265.21 and 366,541.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 645,989.74, 891,265.21 and 366,541.03 is: 505,712.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    645,989.74 : 891,265.21 = 366,541.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    645,989.74/891,265.21 = 366,541.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    645,989.74x = 891,265.21 × 366,541.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    645,989.74x = 326,685,265,621.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,685,265,621.13/645,989.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,712.78

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