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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,311.02, 897,464.10 and 363,814.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,311.02, 897,464.10 and 363,814.02 is: 502,082.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,311.02 : 897,464.10 = 363,814.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,311.02/897,464.10 = 363,814.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,311.02x = 897,464.10 × 363,814.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,311.02x = 326,510,022,026.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,510,022,026.68/650,311.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,082.87

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