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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,341.42, 898,841.28 and 364,871.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,341.42, 898,841.28 and 364,871.74 is: 503,517.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,341.42 : 898,841.28 = 364,871.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,341.42/898,841.28 = 364,871.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,341.42x = 898,841.28 × 364,871.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,341.42x = 327,961,781,817.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,961,781,817.43/651,341.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,517.47

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