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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,661.58, 897,904.17 and 364,181.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,661.58, 897,904.17 and 364,181.58 is: 502,565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,661.58 : 897,904.17 = 364,181.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,661.58/897,904.17 = 364,181.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,661.58x = 897,904.17 × 364,181.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,661.58x = 327,000,159,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,000,159,319.19/650,661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,565.65

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