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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,251.19, 897,285.79 and 405,213.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,251.19, 897,285.79 and 405,213.23 is: 559,156.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,251.19 : 897,285.79 = 405,213.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,251.19/897,285.79 = 405,213.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,251.19x = 897,285.79 × 405,213.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,251.19x = 363,592,073,199.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,592,073,199.00/650,251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,156.34

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