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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,976, 866,685.36 and 359,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,976, 866,685.36 and 359,704 is: 496,436.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,976 : 866,685.36 = 359,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,976/866,685.36 = 359,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,976x = 866,685.36 × 359,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,976x = 311,750,190,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,750,190,733.44/627,976
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,436.47

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