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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,201.62, 893,168.80 and 360,723.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,201.62, 893,168.80 and 360,723.75 is: 497,815.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,201.62 : 893,168.80 = 360,723.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,201.62/893,168.80 = 360,723.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,201.62x = 893,168.80 × 360,723.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,201.62x = 322,187,198,919
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,187,198,919/647,201.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,815.81

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