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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,111.84, 879,016.44 and 361,424.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,111.84, 879,016.44 and 361,424.43 is: 498,653.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,111.84 : 879,016.44 = 361,424.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,111.84/879,016.44 = 361,424.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,111.84x = 879,016.44 × 361,424.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,111.84x = 317,698,015,787.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,698,015,787.63/637,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,653.45

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