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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,909.93, 894,109.61 and 357,524.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,909.93, 894,109.61 and 357,524.17 is: 493,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,909.93 : 894,109.61 = 357,524.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,909.93/894,109.61 = 357,524.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,909.93x = 894,109.61 × 357,524.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,909.93x = 319,665,794,862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,665,794,862.81/647,909.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,379.99

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