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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,275.62, 648,538.29 and 362,675.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,275.62, 648,538.29 and 362,675.22 is: 500,150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,275.62 : 648,538.29 = 362,675.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,275.62/648,538.29 = 362,675.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,275.62x = 648,538.29 × 362,675.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,275.62x = 235,208,767,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,208,767,004.17/470,275.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,150.88

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