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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,072.58, 897,095.01 and 363,592.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,072.58, 897,095.01 and 363,592.45 is: 501,754.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,072.58 : 897,095.01 = 363,592.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,072.58/897,095.01 = 363,592.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,072.58x = 897,095.01 × 363,592.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,072.58x = 326,176,972,568.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,176,972,568.68/650,072.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,754.70

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