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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,276.72, 865,579.44 and 355,290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,276.72, 865,579.44 and 355,290.48 is: 490,265.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,276.72 : 865,579.44 = 355,290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,276.72/865,579.44 = 355,290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,276.72x = 865,579.44 × 355,290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,276.72x = 307,532,134,715.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,532,134,715.73/627,276.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,265.50

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