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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 617,247.84, 851,459.08 and 359,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 617,247.84, 851,459.08 and 359,095.80 is: 495,352.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    617,247.84 : 851,459.08 = 359,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    617,247.84/851,459.08 = 359,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    617,247.84x = 851,459.08 × 359,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    617,247.84x = 305,755,379,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,755,379,499.86/617,247.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,352.69

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