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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,958.88, 898,218.48 and 364,491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,958.88, 898,218.48 and 364,491.04 is: 502,938.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,958.88 : 898,218.48 = 364,491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,958.88/898,218.48 = 364,491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,958.88x = 898,218.48 × 364,491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,958.88x = 327,392,587,922.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,392,587,922.42/650,958.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,938.97

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