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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,688.68, 864,739.14 and 358,364.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,688.68, 864,739.14 and 358,364.84 is: 494,491.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,688.68 : 864,739.14 = 358,364.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,688.68/864,739.14 = 358,364.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,688.68x = 864,739.14 × 358,364.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,688.68x = 309,892,103,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,892,103,547.84/626,688.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,491.31

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