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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,177.69, 870,992.45 and 359,244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,177.69, 870,992.45 and 359,244.73 is: 495,739.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,177.69 : 870,992.45 = 359,244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,177.69/870,992.45 = 359,244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,177.69x = 870,992.45 × 359,244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,177.69x = 312,899,447,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,899,447,532.29/631,177.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,739.08

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