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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,974.35, 894,187.35 and 361,487.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,974.35, 894,187.35 and 361,487.07 is: 498,842.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,974.35 : 894,187.35 = 361,487.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,974.35/894,187.35 = 361,487.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,974.35x = 894,187.35 × 361,487.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,974.35x = 323,237,165,182.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,237,165,182.57/647,974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,842.53

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