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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 649,007.63, 895,611.67 and 358,614.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 649,007.63, 895,611.67 and 358,614.57 is: 494,877.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    649,007.63 : 895,611.67 = 358,614.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    649,007.63/895,611.67 = 358,614.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    649,007.63x = 895,611.67 × 358,614.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    649,007.63x = 321,179,393,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,179,393,027.50/649,007.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,877.69

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