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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,722.35, 866,253.23 and 355,841.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,722.35, 866,253.23 and 355,841.53 is: 491,059.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,722.35 : 866,253.23 = 355,841.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,722.35/866,253.23 = 355,841.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,722.35x = 866,253.23 × 355,841.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,722.35x = 308,248,872,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,248,872,951.43/627,722.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,059.26

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