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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,496.27, 893,550.14 and 361,035.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,496.27, 893,550.14 and 361,035.72 is: 498,232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,496.27 : 893,550.14 = 361,035.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,496.27/893,550.14 = 361,035.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,496.27x = 893,550.14 × 361,035.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,496.27x = 322,603,516,345.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,603,516,345.82/647,496.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,232.24

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