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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,006.47, 865,322.29 and 355,122.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,006.47, 865,322.29 and 355,122.73 is: 490,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,006.47 : 865,322.29 = 355,122.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,006.47/865,322.29 = 355,122.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,006.47x = 865,322.29 × 355,122.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,006.47x = 307,295,613,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,295,613,954.65/627,006.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,099.59

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