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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,185.60, 866,918.88 and 359,965.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,185.60, 866,918.88 and 359,965.44 is: 496,765.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,185.60 : 866,918.88 = 359,965.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,185.60/866,918.88 = 359,965.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,185.60x = 866,918.88 × 359,965.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,185.60x = 312,060,836,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,060,836,083.51/628,185.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,765.34

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