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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,234.84, 868,314.19 and 357,267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,234.84, 868,314.19 and 357,267.04 is: 493,011.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,234.84 : 868,314.19 = 357,267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,234.84/868,314.19 = 357,267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,234.84x = 868,314.19 × 357,267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,234.84x = 310,220,040,451.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,220,040,451.30/629,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,011.54

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