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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,161.75, 867,017.25 and 356,388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,161.75, 867,017.25 and 356,388.75 is: 491,903.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,161.75 : 867,017.25 = 356,388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,161.75/867,017.25 = 356,388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,161.75x = 867,017.25 × 356,388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,161.75x = 308,995,193,955.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,995,193,955.94/628,161.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,903.87

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