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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,163.90, 851,343.12 and 359,011.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,163.90, 851,343.12 and 359,011.80 is: 495,236.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,163.90 : 851,343.12 = 359,011.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,163.90/851,343.12 = 359,011.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,163.90x = 851,343.12 × 359,011.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,163.90x = 305,642,225,928.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,642,225,928.82/617,163.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,236.72

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