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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,744.13, 649,939.71 and 361,654.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,744.13, 649,939.71 and 361,654.17 is: 499,323.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,744.13 : 649,939.71 = 361,654.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,744.13/649,939.71 = 361,654.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,744.13x = 649,939.71 × 361,654.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,744.13x = 235,053,406,370.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,053,406,370.09/470,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,323.07

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