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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,099.93, 897,140.21 and 363,601.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,099.93, 897,140.21 and 363,601.71 is: 501,771.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,099.93 : 897,140.21 = 363,601.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,099.93/897,140.21 = 363,601.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,099.93x = 897,140.21 × 363,601.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,099.93x = 326,201,712,647.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,201,712,647.75/650,099.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,771.65

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