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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,667.96, 897,921.57 and 364,187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,667.96, 897,921.57 and 364,187.97 is: 502,579.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,667.96 : 897,921.57 = 364,187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,667.96/897,921.57 = 364,187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,667.96x = 897,921.57 × 364,187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,667.96x = 327,012,233,797.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,012,233,797.51/650,667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,579.28

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