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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,871.65, 898,177.92 and 356,516.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,871.65, 898,177.92 and 356,516.64 is: 491,979.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,871.65 : 898,177.92 = 356,516.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,871.65/898,177.92 = 356,516.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,871.65x = 898,177.92 × 356,516.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,871.65x = 320,215,372,823.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,215,372,823.65/650,871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,979.29

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