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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,477.96, 871,439.22 and 359,531.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,477.96, 871,439.22 and 359,531.80 is: 496,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,477.96 : 871,439.22 = 359,531.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,477.96/871,439.22 = 359,531.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,477.96x = 871,439.22 × 359,531.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,477.96x = 313,310,111,357.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,310,111,357.20/631,477.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,153.68

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