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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,270.88, 891,825 and 370,430.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,270.88, 891,825 and 370,430.96 is: 511,178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,270.88 : 891,825 = 370,430.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,270.88/891,825 = 370,430.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,270.88x = 891,825 × 370,430.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,270.88x = 330,359,590,902
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,359,590,902/646,270.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,178.21

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