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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,844.90, 867,762.16 and 356,918.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,844.90, 867,762.16 and 356,918.31 is: 492,522.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,844.90 : 867,762.16 = 356,918.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,844.90/867,762.16 = 356,918.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,844.90x = 867,762.16 × 356,918.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,844.90x = 309,720,202,736.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,720,202,736.85/628,844.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492,522.41

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