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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,751.69, 893,897.23 and 361,265.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,751.69, 893,897.23 and 361,265.63 is: 498,546.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,751.69 : 893,897.23 = 361,265.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,751.69/893,897.23 = 361,265.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,751.69x = 893,897.23 × 361,265.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,751.69x = 322,934,345,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,934,345,951.21/647,751.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,546.51

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