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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,791.68, 893,954.08 and 361,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,791.68, 893,954.08 and 361,330.32 is: 498,636.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,791.68 : 893,954.08 = 361,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,791.68/893,954.08 = 361,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,791.68x = 893,954.08 × 361,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,791.68x = 323,012,713,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,012,713,791.71/647,791.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,636.71

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