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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,720.39, 866,235.87 and 355,813.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,720.39, 866,235.87 and 355,813.29 is: 491,011.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,720.39 : 866,235.87 = 355,813.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,720.39/866,235.87 = 355,813.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,720.39x = 866,235.87 × 355,813.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,720.39x = 308,218,234,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,218,234,820.71/627,720.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,011.99

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