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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,030.12, 865,322 and 355,092.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,030.12, 865,322 and 355,092.16 is: 490,038.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,030.12 : 865,322 = 355,092.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,030.12/865,322 = 355,092.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,030.12x = 865,322 × 355,092.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,030.12x = 307,269,058,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,269,058,075.52/627,030.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,038.75

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