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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,584, 898,359.96 and 409,270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,584, 898,359.96 and 409,270.42 is: 565,141.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,584 : 898,359.96 = 409,270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,584/898,359.96 = 409,270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,584x = 898,359.96 × 409,270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,584x = 367,672,158,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,672,158,140.38/650,584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,141.72

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