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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,291.28, 865,471.26 and 355,315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,291.28, 865,471.26 and 355,315.96 is: 490,228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,291.28 : 865,471.26 = 355,315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,291.28/865,471.26 = 355,315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,291.28x = 865,471.26 × 355,315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,291.28x = 307,515,751,599.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,515,751,599.31/627,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,228.00

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