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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,789.49, 897,982.68 and 408,900.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,789.49, 897,982.68 and 408,900.76 is: 564,215.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,789.49 : 897,982.68 = 408,900.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,789.49/897,982.68 = 408,900.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,789.49x = 897,982.68 × 408,900.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,789.49x = 367,185,800,318.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,185,800,318.84/650,789.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,215.93

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