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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,163.31, 867,019.35 and 356,390.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,163.31, 867,019.35 and 356,390.31 is: 491,905.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,163.31 : 867,019.35 = 356,390.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,163.31/867,019.35 = 356,390.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,163.31x = 867,019.35 × 356,390.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,163.31x = 308,997,294,922.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,997,294,922.50/628,163.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,905.99

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