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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,426, 865,964.52 and 359,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,426, 865,964.52 and 359,154 is: 495,699.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,426 : 865,964.52 = 359,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,426/865,964.52 = 359,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,426x = 865,964.52 × 359,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,426x = 311,014,621,216.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,014,621,216.08/627,426
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,699.29

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