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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,967.83, 866,618.42 and 359,747.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,967.83, 866,618.42 and 359,747.67 is: 496,464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,967.83 : 866,618.42 = 359,747.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,967.83/866,618.42 = 359,747.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,967.83x = 866,618.42 × 359,747.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,967.83x = 311,763,955,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,763,955,575.34/627,967.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,464.85

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