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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,045.21, 892,973.79 and 356,708.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,045.21, 892,973.79 and 356,708.37 is: 492,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,045.21 : 892,973.79 = 356,708.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,045.21/892,973.79 = 356,708.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,045.21x = 892,973.79 × 356,708.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,045.21x = 318,531,225,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,531,225,529.14/647,045.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,285.89

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