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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,280.23, 898,740.63 and 364,785.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,280.23, 898,740.63 and 364,785.66 is: 503,389.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,280.23 : 898,740.63 = 364,785.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,280.23/898,740.63 = 364,785.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,280.23x = 898,740.63 × 364,785.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,280.23x = 327,847,693,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,847,693,883.37/651,280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,389.60

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