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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 652,882.68, 900,984.78 and 362,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 652,882.68, 900,984.78 and 362,499 is: 500,252.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    652,882.68 : 900,984.78 = 362,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    652,882.68/900,984.78 = 362,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    652,882.68x = 900,984.78 × 362,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    652,882.68x = 326,606,081,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,606,081,765.22/652,882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,252.33

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