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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,266.23, 895,991.88 and 362,798.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,266.23, 895,991.88 and 362,798.39 is: 500,664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,266.23 : 895,991.88 = 362,798.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,266.23/895,991.88 = 362,798.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,266.23x = 895,991.88 × 362,798.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,266.23x = 325,064,407,037.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,064,407,037.11/649,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,664.28

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