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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,038.22, 898,422.90 and 364,568.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,038.22, 898,422.90 and 364,568.57 is: 503,099.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,038.22 : 898,422.90 = 364,568.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,038.22/898,422.90 = 364,568.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,038.22x = 898,422.90 × 364,568.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,038.22x = 327,536,747,416.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,536,747,416.14/651,038.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,099.11

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