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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,240.11, 865,609.10 and 355,307.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,240.11, 865,609.10 and 355,307.94 is: 490,335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,240.11 : 865,609.10 = 355,307.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,240.11/865,609.10 = 355,307.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,240.11x = 865,609.10 × 355,307.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,240.11x = 307,557,786,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,557,786,166.25/627,240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,335.01

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