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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,247.78, 865,539.48 and 355,261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,247.78, 865,539.48 and 355,261.39 is: 490,225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,247.78 : 865,539.48 = 355,261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,247.78/865,539.48 = 355,261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,247.78x = 865,539.48 × 355,261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,247.78x = 307,492,758,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,492,758,764.68/627,247.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,225.34

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