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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,290.87, 867,342.55 and 386,780.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,290.87, 867,342.55 and 386,780.46 is: 533,942.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,290.87 : 867,342.55 = 386,780.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,290.87/867,342.55 = 386,780.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,290.87x = 867,342.55 × 386,780.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,290.87x = 335,471,148,323.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,471,148,323.88/628,290.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,942.42

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