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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,309.14, 898,835.27 and 360,919.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,309.14, 898,835.27 and 360,919.89 is: 498,085.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,309.14 : 898,835.27 = 360,919.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,309.14/898,835.27 = 360,919.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,309.14x = 898,835.27 × 360,919.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,309.14x = 324,407,524,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,407,524,971.92/651,309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,085.32

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