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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,410.13, 865,755.70 and 355,419.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,410.13, 865,755.70 and 355,419.78 is: 490,439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,410.13 : 865,755.70 = 355,419.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,410.13/865,755.70 = 355,419.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,410.13x = 865,755.70 × 355,419.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,410.13x = 307,706,700,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,706,700,427.75/627,410.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,439.48

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