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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,886.58, 867,844.50 and 349,482.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,886.58, 867,844.50 and 349,482.81 is: 482,275.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,886.58 : 867,844.50 = 349,482.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,886.58/867,844.50 = 349,482.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,886.58x = 867,844.50 × 349,482.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,886.58x = 303,296,734,503.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,296,734,503.05/628,886.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,275.73

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