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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,255.94, 897,292.34 and 405,217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,255.94, 897,292.34 and 405,217.98 is: 559,162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,255.94 : 897,292.34 = 405,217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,255.94/897,292.34 = 405,217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,255.94x = 897,292.34 × 405,217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,255.94x = 363,598,989,484.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,598,989,484.27/650,255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,162.89

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