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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,146.87, 851,319.69 and 358,994.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,146.87, 851,319.69 and 358,994.77 is: 495,213.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,146.87 : 851,319.69 = 358,994.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,146.87/851,319.69 = 358,994.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,146.87x = 851,319.69 × 358,994.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,146.87x = 305,619,316,308.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,619,316,308.02/617,146.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,213.26

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