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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,252.03, 865,545.35 and 355,265.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,252.03, 865,545.35 and 355,265.64 is: 490,231.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,252.03 : 865,545.35 = 355,265.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,252.03/865,545.35 = 355,265.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,252.03x = 865,545.35 × 355,265.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,252.03x = 307,498,520,940.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,498,520,940.45/627,252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,231.21

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