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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,150.41, 898,593.90 and 360,768.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,150.41, 898,593.90 and 360,768.11 is: 497,863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,150.41 : 898,593.90 = 360,768.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,150.41/898,593.90 = 360,768.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,150.41x = 898,593.90 × 360,768.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,150.41x = 324,184,022,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,184,022,960.53/651,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,863.50

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