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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,182.41, 897,432.04 and 378,302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,182.41, 897,432.04 and 378,302.82 is: 522,162.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,182.41 : 897,432.04 = 378,302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,182.41/897,432.04 = 378,302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,182.41x = 897,432.04 × 378,302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,182.41x = 339,501,068,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,501,068,597.86/650,182.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,162.80

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