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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,115.82, 868,257.99 and 357,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,115.82, 868,257.99 and 357,271.04 is: 493,078.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,115.82 : 868,257.99 = 357,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,115.82/868,257.99 = 357,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,115.82x = 868,257.99 × 357,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,115.82x = 310,203,435,075.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,203,435,075.61/629,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,078.42

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