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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,023, 863,911.74 and 357,751

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,023, 863,911.74 and 357,751 is: 493,696.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,023 : 863,911.74 = 357,751 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,023/863,911.74 = 357,751/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,023x = 863,911.74 × 357,751
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,023x = 309,065,288,896.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,065,288,896.74/626,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,696.38

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