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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,184.02, 898,640.73 and 360,804.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,184.02, 898,640.73 and 360,804.47 is: 497,913.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,184.02 : 898,640.73 = 360,804.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,184.02/898,640.73 = 360,804.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,184.02x = 898,640.73 × 360,804.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,184.02x = 324,233,587,814.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,233,587,814.86/651,184.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,913.92

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