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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,758.59, 893,908.22 and 361,271.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,758.59, 893,908.22 and 361,271.31 is: 498,555.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,758.59 : 893,908.22 = 361,271.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,758.59/893,908.22 = 361,271.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,758.59x = 893,908.22 × 361,271.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,758.59x = 322,943,391,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,943,391,852.81/647,758.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,555.17

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