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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,041.22, 898,427.04 and 364,571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,041.22, 898,427.04 and 364,571.56 is: 503,103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,041.22 : 898,427.04 = 364,571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,041.22/898,427.04 = 364,571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,041.22x = 898,427.04 × 364,571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,041.22x = 327,540,947,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,540,947,518.98/651,041.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,103.24

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