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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,889.52, 898,261.32 and 364,392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,889.52, 898,261.32 and 364,392.52 is: 502,880.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,889.52 : 898,261.32 = 364,392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,889.52/898,261.32 = 364,392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,889.52x = 898,261.32 × 364,392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,889.52x = 327,319,706,013.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,319,706,013.33/650,889.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,880.59

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