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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,096.56, 866,754.72 and 356,189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,096.56, 866,754.72 and 356,189.28 is: 491,530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,096.56 : 866,754.72 = 356,189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,096.56/866,754.72 = 356,189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,096.56x = 866,754.72 × 356,189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,096.56x = 308,728,739,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,728,739,653.40/628,096.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,530.70

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