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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,480.16, 897,690.42 and 402,176.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,480.16, 897,690.42 and 402,176.28 is: 555,020.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,480.16 : 897,690.42 = 402,176.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,480.16/897,690.42 = 402,176.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,480.16x = 897,690.42 × 402,176.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,480.16x = 361,029,793,707.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,029,793,707.24/650,480.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,020.45

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