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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,079.66, 897,113.42 and 363,599.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,079.66, 897,113.42 and 363,599.67 is: 501,769.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,079.66 : 897,113.42 = 363,599.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,079.66/897,113.42 = 363,599.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,079.66x = 897,113.42 × 363,599.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,079.66x = 326,190,141,646.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,190,141,646.57/650,079.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,769.49

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