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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 650,998.25, 898,232.29 and 392,917.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 650,998.25, 898,232.29 and 392,917.06 is: 542,137.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    650,998.25 : 898,232.29 = 392,917.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    650,998.25/898,232.29 = 392,917.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    650,998.25x = 898,232.29 × 392,917.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    650,998.25x = 352,930,790,724.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,930,790,724.37/650,998.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,137.85

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