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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,160.20, 867,015.04 and 356,387.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,160.20, 867,015.04 and 356,387.17 is: 491,901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,160.20 : 867,015.04 = 356,387.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,160.20/867,015.04 = 356,387.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,160.20x = 867,015.04 × 356,387.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,160.20x = 308,993,036,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,993,036,453.04/628,160.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,901.65

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