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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,302.88, 865,695.60 and 369,198

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,302.88, 865,695.60 and 369,198 is: 509,503.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,302.88 : 865,695.60 = 369,198 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,302.88/865,695.60 = 369,198/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,302.88x = 865,695.60 × 369,198
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,302.88x = 319,613,084,128.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,613,084,128.80/627,302.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,503.61

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