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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,228.31, 897,316.38 and 363,753.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,228.31, 897,316.38 and 363,753.18 is: 501,980.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,228.31 : 897,316.38 = 363,753.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,228.31/897,316.38 = 363,753.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,228.31x = 897,316.38 × 363,753.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,228.31x = 326,401,686,691.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,401,686,691.09/650,228.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,980.12

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