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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,609.58, 893,704.59 and 361,141.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,609.58, 893,704.59 and 361,141.74 is: 498,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,609.58 : 893,704.59 = 361,141.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,609.58/893,704.59 = 361,141.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,609.58x = 893,704.59 × 361,141.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,609.58x = 322,754,030,678.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,754,030,678.59/647,609.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,377.48

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