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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,133, 897,223.32 and 363,672.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,133, 897,223.32 and 363,672.36 is: 501,890.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,133 : 897,223.32 = 363,672.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,133/897,223.32 = 363,672.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,133x = 897,223.32 × 363,672.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,133x = 326,295,322,231.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,295,322,231.44/650,133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,890.11

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