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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,454.75, 898,985.82 and 361,053.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,454.75, 898,985.82 and 361,053.94 is: 498,242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,454.75 : 898,985.82 = 361,053.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,454.75/898,985.82 = 361,053.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,454.75x = 898,985.82 × 361,053.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,454.75x = 324,582,372,315.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,582,372,315.13/651,454.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,242.39

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