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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,815.22, 868,341.39 and 399,446.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,815.22, 868,341.39 and 399,446.44 is: 551,602.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,815.22 : 868,341.39 = 399,446.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,815.22/868,341.39 = 399,446.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,815.22x = 868,341.39 × 399,446.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,815.22x = 346,855,876,940.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,855,876,940.15/628,815.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,602.23

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