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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,005.52, 898,402.04 and 371,597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,005.52, 898,402.04 and 371,597.04 is: 512,812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,005.52 : 898,402.04 = 371,597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,005.52/898,402.04 = 371,597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,005.52x = 898,402.04 × 371,597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,005.52x = 333,843,538,793.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,843,538,793.96/651,005.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,812.15

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