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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,572.24, 893,660.70 and 357,217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,572.24, 893,660.70 and 357,217.12 is: 492,965.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,572.24 : 893,660.70 = 357,217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,572.24/893,660.70 = 357,217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,572.24x = 893,660.70 × 357,217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,572.24x = 319,230,901,511.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,230,901,511.18/647,572.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,965.70

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