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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,886.48, 868,155.84 and 370,682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,886.48, 868,155.84 and 370,682 is: 511,713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,886.48 : 868,155.84 = 370,682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,886.48/868,155.84 = 370,682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,886.48x = 868,155.84 × 370,682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,886.48x = 321,809,743,082.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,809,743,082.88/628,886.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511,713.57

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