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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,955.27, 866,601.08 and 359,735.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,955.27, 866,601.08 and 359,735.11 is: 496,447.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,955.27 : 866,601.08 = 359,735.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,955.27/866,601.08 = 359,735.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,955.27x = 866,601.08 × 359,735.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,955.27x = 311,746,832,223.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,746,832,223.75/627,955.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,447.52

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