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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,141.60, 898,532.64 and 364,596

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,141.60, 898,532.64 and 364,596 is: 503,118.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,141.60 : 898,532.64 = 364,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,141.60/898,532.64 = 364,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,141.60x = 898,532.64 × 364,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,141.60x = 327,601,406,413.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,601,406,413.44/651,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,118.53

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