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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,182.68, 897,432.46 and 378,303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,182.68, 897,432.46 and 378,303.10 is: 522,163.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,182.68 : 897,432.46 = 378,303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,182.68/897,432.46 = 378,303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,182.68x = 897,432.46 × 378,303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,182.68x = 339,501,481,658.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,501,481,658.63/650,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,163.22

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