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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,768.04, 898,069.41 and 374,973.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,768.04, 898,069.41 and 374,973.84 is: 517,469.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,768.04 : 898,069.41 = 374,973.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,768.04/898,069.41 = 374,973.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,768.04x = 898,069.41 × 374,973.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,768.04x = 336,752,535,254.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,752,535,254.23/650,768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,469.38

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