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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,010, 865,327.15 and 355,126.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,010, 865,327.15 and 355,126.25 is: 490,104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,010 : 865,327.15 = 355,126.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,010/865,327.15 = 355,126.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,010x = 865,327.15 × 355,126.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,010x = 307,300,385,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,300,385,802.69/627,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,104.44

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