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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,362.58, 898,946.64 and 375,730.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,362.58, 898,946.64 and 375,730.92 is: 518,546.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,362.58 : 898,946.64 = 375,730.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,362.58/898,946.64 = 375,730.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,362.58x = 898,946.64 × 375,730.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,362.58x = 337,762,048,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,762,048,078.11/651,362.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,546.90

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