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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,833.88, 865,030.75 and 358,561.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,833.88, 865,030.75 and 358,561.88 is: 494,815.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,833.88 : 865,030.75 = 358,561.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,833.88/865,030.75 = 358,561.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,833.88x = 865,030.75 × 358,561.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,833.88x = 310,167,046,756.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,167,046,756.25/626,833.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,815.39

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