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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,708.76, 897,929.06 and 396,031.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,708.76, 897,929.06 and 396,031.80 is: 546,494.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,708.76 : 897,929.06 = 396,031.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,708.76/897,929.06 = 396,031.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,708.76x = 897,929.06 × 396,031.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,708.76x = 355,608,461,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,608,461,904.11/650,708.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,494.04

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