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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,479.77, 865,831.92 and 369,203.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,479.77, 865,831.92 and 369,203.17 is: 509,447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,479.77 : 865,831.92 = 369,203.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,479.77/865,831.92 = 369,203.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,479.77x = 865,831.92 × 369,203.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,479.77x = 319,667,888,309.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,667,888,309.62/627,479.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,447.32

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