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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,023.15, 866,653.41 and 356,115.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,023.15, 866,653.41 and 356,115.87 is: 491,429.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,023.15 : 866,653.41 = 356,115.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,023.15/866,653.41 = 356,115.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,023.15x = 866,653.41 × 356,115.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,023.15x = 308,629,033,090.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,629,033,090.62/628,023.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,429.39

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