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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,998.72, 894,225.52 and 357,637.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,998.72, 894,225.52 and 357,637.60 is: 493,532.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,998.72 : 894,225.52 = 357,637.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,998.72/894,225.52 = 357,637.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,998.72x = 894,225.52 × 357,637.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,998.72x = 319,808,668,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,808,668,831.55/647,998.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,532.87

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