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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,032.46, 898,660.63 and 529,963.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,032.46, 898,660.63 and 529,963.56 is: 731,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,032.46 : 898,660.63 = 529,963.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,032.46/898,660.63 = 529,963.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,032.46x = 898,660.63 × 529,963.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,032.46x = 476,257,384,388.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,257,384,388.05/651,032.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,541.68

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