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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,033.16, 866,667.20 and 356,125.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,033.16, 866,667.20 and 356,125.88 is: 491,443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,033.16 : 866,667.20 = 356,125.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,033.16/866,667.20 = 356,125.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,033.16x = 866,667.20 × 356,125.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,033.16x = 308,642,619,267.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,642,619,267.14/628,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,443.19

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