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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,952.89, 866,597.80 and 359,732.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,952.89, 866,597.80 and 359,732.73 is: 496,444.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,952.89 : 866,597.80 = 359,732.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,952.89/866,597.80 = 359,732.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,952.89x = 866,597.80 × 359,732.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,952.89x = 311,743,592,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,743,592,405.99/627,952.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,444.24

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