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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,885, 868,437.54 and 399,516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,885, 868,437.54 and 399,516.52 is: 551,698.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,885 : 868,437.54 = 399,516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,885/868,437.54 = 399,516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,885x = 868,437.54 × 399,516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,885x = 346,955,143,818.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,955,143,818.16/628,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551,698.87

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