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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,916.51, 865,198.67 and 355,032.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,916.51, 865,198.67 and 355,032.32 is: 489,975.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,916.51 : 865,198.67 = 355,032.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,916.51/865,198.67 = 355,032.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,916.51x = 865,198.67 × 355,032.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,916.51x = 307,173,484,969.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,173,484,969.86/626,916.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489,975.11

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