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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,135, 897,226.08 and 363,674.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,135, 897,226.08 and 363,674.36 is: 501,892.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,135 : 897,226.08 = 363,674.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,135/897,226.08 = 363,674.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,135x = 897,226.08 × 363,674.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,135x = 326,298,120,419.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,298,120,419.31/650,135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,892.87

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