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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,288.21, 893,239.14 and 360,802.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,288.21, 893,239.14 and 360,802.15 is: 497,896.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,288.21 : 893,239.14 = 360,802.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,288.21/893,239.14 = 360,802.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,288.21x = 893,239.14 × 360,802.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,288.21x = 322,282,601,296.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,282,601,296.06/647,288.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,896.60

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