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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,071.04, 898,534.56 and 364,585.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,071.04, 898,534.56 and 364,585.92 is: 503,160.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,071.04 : 898,534.56 = 364,585.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,071.04/898,534.56 = 364,585.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,071.04x = 898,534.56 × 364,585.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,071.04x = 327,593,049,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,593,049,209.40/651,071.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,160.22

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