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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,992.84, 865,568.46 and 397,784.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,992.84, 865,568.46 and 397,784.44 is: 549,144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,992.84 : 865,568.46 = 397,784.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,992.84/865,568.46 = 397,784.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,992.84x = 865,568.46 × 397,784.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,992.84x = 344,309,665,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,309,665,142.76/626,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,144.49

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