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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,175.04, 893,131.98 and 360,697.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,175.04, 893,131.98 and 360,697.12 is: 497,778.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,175.04 : 893,131.98 = 360,697.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,175.04/893,131.98 = 360,697.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,175.04x = 893,131.98 × 360,697.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,175.04x = 322,150,132,965.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,150,132,965.90/647,175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,778.98

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