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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,540.54, 899,114.67 and 365,059.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,540.54, 899,114.67 and 365,059.74 is: 503,776.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,540.54 : 899,114.67 = 365,059.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,540.54/899,114.67 = 365,059.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,540.54x = 899,114.67 × 365,059.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,540.54x = 328,230,567,660.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,230,567,660.39/651,540.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,776.12

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