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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,381.83, 897,504.04 and 359,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,381.83, 897,504.04 and 359,993.96 is: 496,779.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,381.83 : 897,504.04 = 359,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,381.83/897,504.04 = 359,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,381.83x = 897,504.04 × 359,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,381.83x = 323,096,033,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,096,033,475.60/650,381.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,779.00

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