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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,156.66, 897,283.77 and 374,524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,156.66, 897,283.77 and 374,524.01 is: 516,882.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,156.66 : 897,283.77 = 374,524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,156.66/897,283.77 = 374,524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,156.66x = 897,283.77 × 374,524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,156.66x = 336,054,315,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,054,315,648.32/650,156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,882.06

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