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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,203.92, 897,282.18 and 359,827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,203.92, 897,282.18 and 359,827.52 is: 496,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,203.92 : 897,282.18 = 359,827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,203.92/897,282.18 = 359,827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,203.92x = 897,282.18 × 359,827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,203.92x = 322,866,817,083.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,866,817,083.18/650,203.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,562.40

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