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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,112, 864,034.56 and 357,845.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,112, 864,034.56 and 357,845.76 is: 493,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,112 : 864,034.56 = 357,845.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,112/864,034.56 = 357,845.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,112x = 864,034.56 × 357,845.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,112x = 309,191,103,789.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,191,103,789.47/626,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,827.15

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