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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 646,956.72, 892,827.72 and 360,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 646,956.72, 892,827.72 and 360,477 is: 497,473.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    646,956.72 : 892,827.72 = 360,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    646,956.72/892,827.72 = 360,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    646,956.72x = 892,827.72 × 360,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    646,956.72x = 321,843,858,022.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,843,858,022.44/646,956.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,473.55

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