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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,251.06, 895,964.55 and 362,771.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,251.06, 895,964.55 and 362,771.37 is: 500,623.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,251.06 : 895,964.55 = 362,771.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,251.06/895,964.55 = 362,771.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,251.06x = 895,964.55 × 362,771.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,251.06x = 325,030,287,274.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,030,287,274.93/649,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,623.42

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