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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,254.06, 895,968.69 and 362,774.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,254.06, 895,968.69 and 362,774.37 is: 500,627.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,254.06 : 895,968.69 = 362,774.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,254.06/895,968.69 = 362,774.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,254.06x = 895,968.69 × 362,774.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,254.06x = 325,034,477,054.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,034,477,054.48/649,254.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,627.56

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