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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,231.48, 897,284.52 and 359,830.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,231.48, 897,284.52 and 359,830.28 is: 496,546.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,231.48 : 897,284.52 = 359,830.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,231.48/897,284.52 = 359,830.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,231.48x = 897,284.52 × 359,830.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,231.48x = 322,870,140,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,870,140,071.27/650,231.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,546.46

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