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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,157.58, 896,825.13 and 429,396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,157.58, 896,825.13 and 429,396.22 is: 592,307.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,157.58 : 896,825.13 = 429,396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,157.58/896,825.13 = 429,396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,157.58x = 896,825.13 × 429,396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,157.58x = 385,093,316,338.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,093,316,338.88/650,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,307.67

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