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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,619.49, 879,947.48 and 361,996.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,619.49, 879,947.48 and 361,996.67 is: 499,573.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,619.49 : 879,947.48 = 361,996.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,619.49/879,947.48 = 361,996.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,619.49x = 879,947.48 × 361,996.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,619.49x = 318,538,051,325.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,538,051,325.17/637,619.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,573.89

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