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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,412.46, 898,949.27 and 361,042.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,412.46, 898,949.27 and 361,042.77 is: 498,239.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,412.46 : 898,949.27 = 361,042.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,412.46/898,949.27 = 361,042.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,412.46x = 898,949.27 × 361,042.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,412.46x = 324,559,134,530.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,559,134,530.28/651,412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,239.06

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