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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 506,341.18, 698,512.92 and 361,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 506,341.18, 698,512.92 and 361,179.04 is: 498,257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    506,341.18 : 698,512.92 = 361,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    506,341.18/698,512.92 = 361,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    506,341.18x = 698,512.92 × 361,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    506,341.18x = 252,288,225,873.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,288,225,873.20/506,341.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,257.37

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