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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,995.08, 866,656.02 and 359,774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,995.08, 866,656.02 and 359,774.92 is: 496,502.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,995.08 : 866,656.02 = 359,774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,995.08/866,656.02 = 359,774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,995.08x = 866,656.02 × 359,774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,995.08x = 311,801,100,263.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,801,100,263.02/627,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,502.46

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