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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,918.91, 870,744.50 and 359,052.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,918.91, 870,744.50 and 359,052.94 is: 495,536.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,918.91 : 870,744.50 = 359,052.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,918.91/870,744.50 = 359,052.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,918.91x = 870,744.50 × 359,052.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,918.91x = 312,643,372,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,643,372,713.83/630,918.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,536.54

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