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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,548.40, 893,594.74 and 357,171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,548.40, 893,594.74 and 357,171.49 is: 492,884.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,548.40 : 893,594.74 = 357,171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,548.40/893,594.74 = 357,171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,548.40x = 893,594.74 × 357,171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,548.40x = 319,166,562,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,166,562,398.48/647,548.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,884.49

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