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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,271.80, 968,733.83 and 361,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,271.80, 968,733.83 and 361,544.90 is: 541,940.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,271.80 : 968,733.83 = 361,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,271.80/968,733.83 = 361,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,271.80x = 968,733.83 × 361,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,271.80x = 350,240,775,169.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,240,775,169.60/646,271.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,940.37

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