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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,537.54, 899,110.53 and 365,056.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,537.54, 899,110.53 and 365,056.74 is: 503,771.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,537.54 : 899,110.53 = 365,056.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,537.54/899,110.53 = 365,056.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,537.54x = 899,110.53 × 365,056.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,537.54x = 328,226,358,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,226,358,981.47/651,537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,771.98

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