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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,150.25, 897,274.36 and 374,517.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,150.25, 897,274.36 and 374,517.37 is: 516,872.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,150.25 : 897,274.36 = 374,517.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,150.25/897,274.36 = 374,517.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,150.25x = 897,274.36 × 374,517.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,150.25x = 336,044,832,539.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,044,832,539.34/650,150.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,872.58

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