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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,822.71, 893,989.41 and 357,436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,822.71, 893,989.41 and 357,436.95 is: 493,259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,822.71 : 893,989.41 = 357,436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,822.71/893,989.41 = 357,436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,822.71x = 893,989.41 × 357,436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,822.71x = 319,544,848,042.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,544,848,042.70/647,822.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,259.72

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