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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,816.05, 898,099.90 and 378,891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,816.05, 898,099.90 and 378,891.76 is: 522,855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,816.05 : 898,099.90 = 378,891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,816.05/898,099.90 = 378,891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,816.05x = 898,099.90 × 378,891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,816.05x = 340,282,651,766.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,282,651,766.82/650,816.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,855.35

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