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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,998.11, 894,237.95 and 361,518.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,998.11, 894,237.95 and 361,518.26 is: 498,895.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,998.11 : 894,237.95 = 361,518.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,998.11/894,237.95 = 361,518.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,998.11x = 894,237.95 × 361,518.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,998.11x = 323,283,344,142.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,283,344,142.57/647,998.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,895.50

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