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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,822.84, 893,989.59 and 357,437.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,822.84, 893,989.59 and 357,437.07 is: 493,259.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,822.84 : 893,989.59 = 357,437.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,822.84/893,989.59 = 357,437.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,822.84x = 893,989.59 × 357,437.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,822.84x = 319,545,018,319.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,545,018,319.71/647,822.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,259.89

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