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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,272.66, 865,445.56 and 355,297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,272.66, 865,445.56 and 355,297.34 is: 490,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,272.66 : 865,445.56 = 355,297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,272.66/865,445.56 = 355,297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,272.66x = 865,445.56 × 355,297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,272.66x = 307,490,500,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,490,500,167.34/627,272.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,202.30

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