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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,228.92, 893,206.62 and 360,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,228.92, 893,206.62 and 360,751.12 is: 497,853.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,228.92 : 893,206.62 = 360,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,228.92/893,206.62 = 360,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,228.92x = 893,206.62 × 360,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,228.92x = 322,225,288,556.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,225,288,556.41/647,228.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,853.66

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