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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,231.88, 899,138.84 and 406,589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,231.88, 899,138.84 and 406,589.48 is: 561,367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,231.88 : 899,138.84 = 406,589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,231.88/899,138.84 = 406,589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,231.88x = 899,138.84 × 406,589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,231.88x = 365,580,393,403.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,580,393,403.40/651,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561,367.47

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