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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,687.12, 866,189.99 and 355,780.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,687.12, 866,189.99 and 355,780.04 is: 490,966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,687.12 : 866,189.99 = 355,780.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,687.12/866,189.99 = 355,780.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,687.12x = 866,189.99 × 355,780.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,687.12x = 308,173,107,510.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,173,107,510.90/627,687.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490,966.12

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