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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,160.90, 851,338.98 and 359,008.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,160.90, 851,338.98 and 359,008.80 is: 495,232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,160.90 : 851,338.98 = 359,008.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,160.90/851,338.98 = 359,008.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,160.90x = 851,338.98 × 359,008.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,160.90x = 305,638,185,603.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,638,185,603.02/617,160.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,232.58

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