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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 653,386.28, 901,770.90 and 398,885

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 653,386.28, 901,770.90 and 398,885 is: 550,521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    653,386.28 : 901,770.90 = 398,885 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    653,386.28/901,770.90 = 398,885/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    653,386.28x = 901,770.90 × 398,885
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    653,386.28x = 359,702,885,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,702,885,446.50/653,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,521.03

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