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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 631,485, 871,449.30 and 363,213

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 631,485, 871,449.30 and 363,213 is: 501,233.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    631,485 : 871,449.30 = 363,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    631,485/871,449.30 = 363,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    631,485x = 871,449.30 × 363,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    631,485x = 316,521,714,600.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,521,714,600.90/631,485
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,233.94

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