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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,299.71, 898,822.27 and 360,910.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,299.71, 898,822.27 and 360,910.49 is: 498,072.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,299.71 : 898,822.27 = 360,910.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,299.71/898,822.27 = 360,910.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,299.71x = 898,822.27 × 360,910.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,299.71x = 324,394,383,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,394,383,838.59/651,299.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,072.36

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