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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 624,547, 861,991.62 and 356,275

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 624,547, 861,991.62 and 356,275 is: 491,726.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    624,547 : 861,991.62 = 356,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    624,547/861,991.62 = 356,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    624,547x = 861,991.62 × 356,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    624,547x = 307,106,064,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,106,064,415.50/624,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,726.11

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