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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,486, 897,541.80 and 363,950.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,486, 897,541.80 and 363,950.48 is: 502,179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,486 : 897,541.80 = 363,950.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,486/897,541.80 = 363,950.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,486x = 897,541.80 × 363,950.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,486x = 326,660,768,930.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,660,768,930.06/650,486
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,179.55

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