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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,961.68, 894,187.50 and 361,481.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,961.68, 894,187.50 and 361,481.76 is: 498,845.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,961.68 : 894,187.50 = 361,481.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,961.68/894,187.50 = 361,481.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,961.68x = 894,187.50 × 361,481.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,961.68x = 323,232,469,462.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,232,469,462.59/647,961.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,845.04

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