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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,080.38, 897,089.25 and 359,692.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,080.38, 897,089.25 and 359,692.50 is: 496,363.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,080.38 : 897,089.25 = 359,692.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,080.38/897,089.25 = 359,692.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,080.38x = 897,089.25 × 359,692.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,080.38x = 322,676,278,035.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,676,278,035.35/650,080.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,363.66

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