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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,571, 897,792.48 and 364,117.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,571, 897,792.48 and 364,117.56 is: 502,484.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,571 : 897,792.48 = 364,117.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,571/897,792.48 = 364,117.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,571x = 897,792.48 × 364,117.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,571x = 326,902,007,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,902,007,203.95/650,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,484.75

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