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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,158.58, 896,826.51 and 429,397.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,158.58, 896,826.51 and 429,397.22 is: 592,309.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,158.58 : 896,826.51 = 429,397.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,158.58/896,826.51 = 429,397.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,158.58x = 896,826.51 × 429,397.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,158.58x = 385,094,810,216.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,094,810,216.30/650,158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,309.05

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