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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,113.45, 898,542.82 and 360,731.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,113.45, 898,542.82 and 360,731.19 is: 497,812.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,113.45 : 898,542.82 = 360,731.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,113.45/898,542.82 = 360,731.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,113.45x = 898,542.82 × 360,731.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,113.45x = 324,132,419,490.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,132,419,490.70/651,113.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,812.50

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