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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,838.38, 865,036.96 and 358,566.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,838.38, 865,036.96 and 358,566.38 is: 494,821.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,838.38 : 865,036.96 = 358,566.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,838.38/865,036.96 = 358,566.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,838.38x = 865,036.96 × 358,566.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,838.38x = 310,173,171,313.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,173,171,313.41/626,838.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,821.60

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