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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,233.79, 898,730.51 and 379,257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,233.79, 898,730.51 and 379,257.80 is: 523,391.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,233.79 : 898,730.51 = 379,257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,233.79/898,730.51 = 379,257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,233.79x = 898,730.51 × 379,257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,233.79x = 340,850,549,625.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,850,549,625.54/651,233.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523,391.99

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