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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,799.96, 940,664.46 and 361,783.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,799.96, 940,664.46 and 361,783.96 is: 542,079.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,799.96 : 940,664.46 = 361,783.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,799.96/940,664.46 = 361,783.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,799.96x = 940,664.46 × 361,783.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,799.96x = 340,317,313,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,317,313,370.06/627,799.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,079.22

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