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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,127.41, 898,565.94 and 375,333.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,127.41, 898,565.94 and 375,333.08 is: 517,965.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,127.41 : 898,565.94 = 375,333.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,127.41/898,565.94 = 375,333.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,127.41x = 898,565.94 × 375,333.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,127.41x = 337,261,517,350.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,261,517,350.47/651,127.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,965.47

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