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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,946.56, 865,203.42 and 368,841.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,946.56, 865,203.42 and 368,841.68 is: 509,011.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,946.56 : 865,203.42 = 368,841.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,946.56/865,203.42 = 368,841.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,946.56x = 865,203.42 × 368,841.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,946.56x = 319,123,082,974.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,123,082,974.55/626,946.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,011.62

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