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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,946.09, 865,202.76 and 368,841.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,946.09, 865,202.76 and 368,841.21 is: 509,010.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,946.09 : 865,202.76 = 368,841.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,946.09/865,202.76 = 368,841.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,946.09x = 865,202.76 × 368,841.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,946.09x = 319,122,432,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,122,432,893.74/626,946.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,010.96

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