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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,179.28, 865,316.70 and 355,203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,179.28, 865,316.70 and 355,203.96 is: 490,073.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,179.28 : 865,316.70 = 355,203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,179.28/865,316.70 = 355,203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,179.28x = 865,316.70 × 355,203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,179.28x = 307,363,918,494.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,363,918,494.13/627,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,073.46

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