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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,419.25, 898,936.82 and 361,018.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,419.25, 898,936.82 and 361,018.45 is: 498,193.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,419.25 : 898,936.82 = 361,018.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,419.25/898,936.82 = 361,018.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,419.25x = 898,936.82 × 361,018.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,419.25x = 324,532,778,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,532,778,076.73/651,419.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,193.41

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