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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,149.74, 901,445.04 and 398,648.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,149.74, 901,445.04 and 398,648.82 is: 550,195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,149.74 : 901,445.04 = 398,648.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,149.74/901,445.04 = 398,648.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,149.74x = 901,445.04 × 398,648.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,149.74x = 359,360,001,490.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,360,001,490.85/653,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,195.43

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