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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,503.37, 867,354.31 and 356,582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,503.37, 867,354.31 and 356,582.72 is: 492,095.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,503.37 : 867,354.31 = 356,582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,503.37/867,354.31 = 356,582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,503.37x = 867,354.31 × 356,582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,503.37x = 309,283,561,677.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,283,561,677.64/628,503.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,095.31

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