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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,208.48, 893,178.34 and 360,730.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,208.48, 893,178.34 and 360,730.64 is: 497,825.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,208.48 : 893,178.34 = 360,730.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,208.48/893,178.34 = 360,730.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,208.48x = 893,178.34 × 360,730.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,208.48x = 322,196,794,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,196,794,222.34/647,208.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,825.36

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