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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,216.08, 893,188.52 and 360,738

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,216.08, 893,188.52 and 360,738 is: 497,835.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,216.08 : 893,188.52 = 360,738 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,216.08/893,188.52 = 360,738/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,216.08x = 893,188.52 × 360,738
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,216.08x = 322,207,040,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,207,040,327.76/647,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,835.34

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