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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,508.92, 899,115.50 and 375,764.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,508.92, 899,115.50 and 375,764.23 is: 518,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,508.92 : 899,115.50 = 375,764.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,508.92/899,115.50 = 375,764.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,508.92x = 899,115.50 × 375,764.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,508.92x = 337,855,443,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,855,443,538.57/651,508.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,573.78

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