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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,149.96, 851,323.98 and 358,997.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,149.96, 851,323.98 and 358,997.86 is: 495,217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,149.96 : 851,323.98 = 358,997.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,149.96/851,323.98 = 358,997.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,149.96x = 851,323.98 × 358,997.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,149.96x = 305,623,486,986.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,623,486,986.68/617,149.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,217.54

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