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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,787.49, 897,979.92 and 408,898.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,787.49, 897,979.92 and 408,898.76 is: 564,213.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,787.49 : 897,979.92 = 408,898.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,787.49/897,979.92 = 408,898.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,787.49x = 897,979.92 × 408,898.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,787.49x = 367,182,874,595.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,182,874,595.25/650,787.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,213.17

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