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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,481.84, 871,445.76 and 359,537.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,481.84, 871,445.76 and 359,537.84 is: 496,162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,481.84 : 871,445.76 = 359,537.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,481.84/871,445.76 = 359,537.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,481.84x = 871,445.76 × 359,537.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,481.84x = 313,317,726,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,317,726,227.56/631,481.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,162.69

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