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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,145.95, 866,918.37 and 370,009.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,145.95, 866,918.37 and 370,009.56 is: 510,658.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,145.95 : 866,918.37 = 370,009.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,145.95/866,918.37 = 370,009.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,145.95x = 866,918.37 × 370,009.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,145.95x = 320,768,084,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,768,084,639.62/628,145.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,658.53

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