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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,178.69, 870,993.83 and 359,245.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,178.69, 870,993.83 and 359,245.73 is: 495,740.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,178.69 : 870,993.83 = 359,245.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,178.69/870,993.83 = 359,245.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,178.69x = 870,993.83 × 359,245.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,178.69x = 312,900,814,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,900,814,283.85/631,178.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,740.46

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