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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,998.67, 894,238.73 and 361,518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,998.67, 894,238.73 and 361,518.82 is: 498,896.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,998.67 : 894,238.73 = 361,518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,998.67/894,238.73 = 361,518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,998.67x = 894,238.73 × 361,518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,998.67x = 323,284,127,780.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,284,127,780.40/647,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,896.28

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