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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,161.62, 897,290.53 and 374,529.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,161.62, 897,290.53 and 374,529.04 is: 516,888.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,161.62 : 897,290.53 = 374,529.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,161.62/897,290.53 = 374,529.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,161.62x = 897,290.53 × 374,529.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,161.62x = 336,061,357,622.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,061,357,622.44/650,161.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516,888.95

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