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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,246.94, 897,279.93 and 405,208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,246.94, 897,279.93 and 405,208.98 is: 559,150.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,246.94 : 897,279.93 = 405,208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,246.94/897,279.93 = 405,208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,246.94x = 897,279.93 × 405,208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,246.94x = 363,585,885,209.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,585,885,209.77/650,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,150.47

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