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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,186.02, 898,643.50 and 360,806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,186.02, 898,643.50 and 360,806.46 is: 497,916.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,186.02 : 898,643.50 = 360,806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,186.02/898,643.50 = 360,806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,186.02x = 898,643.50 × 360,806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,186.02x = 324,236,380,037.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,236,380,037.01/651,186.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,916.68

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