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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,742.19, 866,351.97 and 355,780.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,742.19, 866,351.97 and 355,780.89 is: 491,016.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,742.19 : 866,351.97 = 355,780.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,742.19/866,351.97 = 355,780.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,742.19x = 866,351.97 × 355,780.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,742.19x = 308,231,474,939.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,231,474,939.85/627,742.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,016.03

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