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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,276.02, 899,068.74 and 436,556.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,276.02, 899,068.74 and 436,556.36 is: 602,654.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,276.02 : 899,068.74 = 436,556.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,276.02/899,068.74 = 436,556.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,276.02x = 899,068.74 × 436,556.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,276.02x = 392,494,176,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,494,176,524.19/651,276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,654.12

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