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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,114.13, 897,108.78 and 363,578.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,114.13, 897,108.78 and 363,578.87 is: 501,711.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,114.13 : 897,108.78 = 363,578.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,114.13/897,108.78 = 363,578.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,114.13x = 897,108.78 × 363,578.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,114.13x = 326,169,792,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,169,792,013.94/650,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,711.59

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