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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,296.71, 864,086.52 and 506,098.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,296.71, 864,086.52 and 506,098.84 is: 697,139.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,296.71 : 864,086.52 = 506,098.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,296.71/864,086.52 = 506,098.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,296.71x = 864,086.52 × 506,098.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,296.71x = 437,313,185,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,313,185,431.64/627,296.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,139.29

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