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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,273.80, 968,736.83 and 361,546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,273.80, 968,736.83 and 361,546.90 is: 541,943.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,273.80 : 968,736.83 = 361,546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,273.80/968,736.83 = 361,546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,273.80x = 968,736.83 × 361,546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,273.80x = 350,243,797,802.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,243,797,802.33/646,273.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,943.36

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