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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 651,858.93, 899,549.51 and 361,468.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 651,858.93, 899,549.51 and 361,468.89 is: 498,818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    651,858.93 : 899,549.51 = 361,468.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    651,858.93/899,549.51 = 361,468.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    651,858.93x = 899,549.51 × 361,468.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    651,858.93x = 325,159,161,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,159,161,072.40/651,858.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,818.30

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