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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,933.56, 865,185.48 and 368,828.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,933.56, 865,185.48 and 368,828.68 is: 508,993.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,933.56 : 865,185.48 = 368,828.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,933.56/865,185.48 = 368,828.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,933.56x = 865,185.48 × 368,828.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,933.56x = 319,105,218,543.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,105,218,543.57/626,933.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,993.68

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