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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,847.53, 870,453.15 and 358,899.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,847.53, 870,453.15 and 358,899.56 is: 495,215.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,847.53 : 870,453.15 = 358,899.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,847.53/870,453.15 = 358,899.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,847.53x = 870,453.15 × 358,899.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,847.53x = 312,405,248,183.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,405,248,183.35/630,847.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,215.14

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