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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,541.54, 899,116.05 and 365,060.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,541.54, 899,116.05 and 365,060.74 is: 503,777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,541.54 : 899,116.05 = 365,060.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,541.54/899,116.05 = 365,060.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,541.54x = 899,116.05 × 365,060.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,541.54x = 328,231,970,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,231,970,558.88/651,541.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,777.50

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