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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,977.55, 896,965.95 and 363,498.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,977.55, 896,965.95 and 363,498.77 is: 501,626.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,977.55 : 896,965.95 = 363,498.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,977.55/896,965.95 = 363,498.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,977.55x = 896,965.95 × 363,498.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,977.55x = 326,046,023,162.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,046,023,162.42/649,977.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,626.59

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