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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,529.81, 867,390.81 and 356,609.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,529.81, 867,390.81 and 356,609.17 is: 492,131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,529.81 : 867,390.81 = 356,609.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,529.81/867,390.81 = 356,609.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,529.81x = 867,390.81 × 356,609.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,529.81x = 309,319,512,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,319,512,482.77/628,529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,131.81

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