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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,540.16, 867,404.98 and 356,619.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,540.16, 867,404.98 and 356,619.52 is: 492,146.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,540.16 : 867,404.98 = 356,619.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,540.16/867,404.98 = 356,619.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,540.16x = 867,404.98 × 356,619.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,540.16x = 309,333,547,613.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,333,547,613.21/628,540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,146.04

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