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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,611.02, 893,704.05 and 357,216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,611.02, 893,704.05 and 357,216.08 is: 492,958.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,611.02 : 893,704.05 = 357,216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,611.02/893,704.05 = 357,216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,611.02x = 893,704.05 × 357,216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,611.02x = 319,245,452,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,245,452,952.60/647,611.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,958.65

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