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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,717.61, 864,873.84 and 368,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,717.61, 864,873.84 and 368,605.44 is: 508,677.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,717.61 : 864,873.84 = 368,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,717.61/864,873.84 = 368,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,717.61x = 864,873.84 × 368,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,717.61x = 318,797,202,337.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,797,202,337.69/626,717.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,677.59

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