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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,240, 864,211.20 and 357,973.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,240, 864,211.20 and 357,973.76 is: 494,003.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,240 : 864,211.20 = 357,973.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,240/864,211.20 = 357,973.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,240x = 864,211.20 × 357,973.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,240x = 309,364,932,698.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,364,932,698.11/626,240
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,003.79

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