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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,665.72, 866,218.94 and 352,049.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,665.72, 866,218.94 and 352,049.45 is: 485,850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,665.72 : 866,218.94 = 352,049.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,665.72/866,218.94 = 352,049.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,665.72x = 866,218.94 × 352,049.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,665.72x = 304,951,895,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,951,895,315.24/627,665.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485,850.81

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