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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,175, 893,131.92 and 360,697.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,175, 893,131.92 and 360,697.17 is: 497,779.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,175 : 893,131.92 = 360,697.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,175/893,131.92 = 360,697.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,175x = 893,131.92 × 360,697.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,175x = 322,150,155,980.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,150,155,980.67/647,175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,779.05

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