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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,840.48, 650,072.78 and 361,750.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,840.48, 650,072.78 and 361,750.49 is: 499,456.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,840.48 : 650,072.78 = 361,750.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,840.48/650,072.78 = 361,750.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,840.48x = 650,072.78 × 361,750.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,840.48x = 235,164,146,700.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,164,146,700.66/470,840.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,456.09

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