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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,119.74, 896,804.19 and 378,157.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,119.74, 896,804.19 and 378,157.02 is: 521,646.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,119.74 : 896,804.19 = 378,157.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,119.74/896,804.19 = 378,157.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,119.74x = 896,804.19 × 378,157.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,119.74x = 339,132,800,013.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,132,800,013.91/650,119.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,646.67

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