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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,849.46, 899,554.25 and 361,481.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,849.46, 899,554.25 and 361,481.47 is: 498,845.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,849.46 : 899,554.25 = 361,481.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,849.46/899,554.25 = 361,481.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,849.46x = 899,554.25 × 361,481.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,849.46x = 325,172,191,289.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,172,191,289.57/651,849.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,845.53

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