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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 621,098.40, 857,056.71 and 363,035.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 621,098.40, 857,056.71 and 363,035.85 is: 500,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,098.40 : 857,056.71 = 363,035.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,098.40/857,056.71 = 363,035.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,098.40x = 857,056.71 × 363,035.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,098.40x = 311,142,311,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,142,311,213.05/621,098.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,954.94

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