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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,759.39, 866,289.86 and 355,852.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,759.39, 866,289.86 and 355,852.42 is: 491,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,759.39 : 866,289.86 = 355,852.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,759.39/866,289.86 = 355,852.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,759.39x = 866,289.86 × 355,852.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,759.39x = 308,271,343,102.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,271,343,102.46/627,759.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,066.08

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