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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,653.76, 867,560.88 and 387,075.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,653.76, 867,560.88 and 387,075.68 is: 534,175.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,653.76 : 867,560.88 = 387,075.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,653.76/867,560.88 = 387,075.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,653.76x = 867,560.88 × 387,075.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,653.76x = 335,811,717,567.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,811,717,567.40/628,653.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534,175.95

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