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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,230.56, 897,319.49 and 363,755.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,230.56, 897,319.49 and 363,755.43 is: 501,983.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,230.56 : 897,319.49 = 363,755.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,230.56/897,319.49 = 363,755.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,230.56x = 897,319.49 × 363,755.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,230.56x = 326,404,836,932.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,404,836,932.33/650,230.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,983.23

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