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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,157.66, 897,285.15 and 374,525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,157.66, 897,285.15 and 374,525.01 is: 516,883.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,157.66 : 897,285.15 = 374,525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,157.66/897,285.15 = 374,525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,157.66x = 897,285.15 × 374,525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,157.66x = 336,055,729,776.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,055,729,776.60/650,157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,883.44

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