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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,163.38, 893,115.88 and 360,685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,163.38, 893,115.88 and 360,685.52 is: 497,762.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,163.38 : 893,115.88 = 360,685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,163.38/893,115.88 = 360,685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,163.38x = 893,115.88 × 360,685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,163.38x = 322,133,959,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,133,959,329.05/647,163.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,762.96

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