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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,014.31, 896,993.25 and 378,090.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,014.31, 896,993.25 and 378,090.02 is: 521,748.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,014.31 : 896,993.25 = 378,090.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,014.31/896,993.25 = 378,090.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,014.31x = 896,993.25 × 378,090.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,014.31x = 339,144,195,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,144,195,832.37/650,014.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,748.81

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