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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,233.84, 868,312.81 and 357,266.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,233.84, 868,312.81 and 357,266.04 is: 493,010.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,233.84 : 868,312.81 = 357,266.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,233.84/868,312.81 = 357,266.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,233.84x = 868,312.81 × 357,266.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,233.84x = 310,218,681,184.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,218,681,184.64/629,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,010.16

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