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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,483.62, 879,759.72 and 361,860.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,483.62, 879,759.72 and 361,860.87 is: 499,386.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,483.62 : 879,759.72 = 361,860.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,483.62/879,759.72 = 361,860.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,483.62x = 879,759.72 × 361,860.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,483.62x = 318,350,617,670.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,350,617,670.16/637,483.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,386.35

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