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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,170.79, 891,799.34 and 370,636.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,170.79, 891,799.34 and 370,636.12 is: 511,525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,170.79 : 891,799.34 = 370,636.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,170.79/891,799.34 = 370,636.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,170.79x = 891,799.34 × 370,636.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,170.79x = 330,533,047,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,533,047,196.16/646,170.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,525.83

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