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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,711.51, 867,153.99 and 399,069.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,711.51, 867,153.99 and 399,069.31 is: 550,418.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,711.51 : 867,153.99 = 399,069.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,711.51/867,153.99 = 399,069.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,711.51x = 867,153.99 × 399,069.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,711.51x = 346,054,544,453.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,054,544,453.05/628,711.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550,418.66

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