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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,987.94, 898,469.70 and 389,326.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,987.94, 898,469.70 and 389,326.08 is: 537,333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,987.94 : 898,469.70 = 389,326.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,987.94/898,469.70 = 389,326.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,987.94x = 898,469.70 × 389,326.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,987.94x = 349,797,686,299.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,797,686,299.78/650,987.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537,333.59

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