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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,681.28, 867,564.96 and 360,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,681.28, 867,564.96 and 360,392 is: 497,332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,681.28 : 867,564.96 = 360,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,681.28/867,564.96 = 360,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,681.28x = 867,564.96 × 360,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,681.28x = 312,663,471,064.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,663,471,064.32/628,681.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,332.24

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