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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,966.17, 894,193.70 and 361,486.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,966.17, 894,193.70 and 361,486.26 is: 498,851.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,966.17 : 894,193.70 = 361,486.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,966.17/894,193.70 = 361,486.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,966.17x = 894,193.70 × 361,486.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,966.17x = 323,238,736,328.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,238,736,328.56/647,966.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,851.25

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