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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,543.82, 864,649.78 and 368,373.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,543.82, 864,649.78 and 368,373.94 is: 508,367.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,543.82 : 864,649.78 = 368,373.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,543.82/864,649.78 = 368,373.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,543.82x = 864,649.78 × 368,373.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,543.82x = 318,514,443,096.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,514,443,096.17/626,543.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,367.38

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