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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,112.11, 898,541.37 and 360,732.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,112.11, 898,541.37 and 360,732.24 is: 497,814.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,112.11 : 898,541.37 = 360,732.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,112.11/898,541.37 = 360,732.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,112.11x = 898,541.37 × 360,732.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,112.11x = 324,132,841,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,132,841,132.77/651,112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,814.18

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