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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,207.56, 866,734.56 and 356,261.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,207.56, 866,734.56 and 356,261.40 is: 491,531.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,207.56 : 866,734.56 = 356,261.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,207.56/866,734.56 = 356,261.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,207.56x = 866,734.56 × 356,261.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,207.56x = 308,784,067,773.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,784,067,773.98/628,207.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491,531.92

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