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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,267.76, 868,367.86 and 357,330.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,267.76, 868,367.86 and 357,330.71 is: 493,104.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,267.76 : 868,367.86 = 357,330.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,267.76/868,367.86 = 357,330.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,267.76x = 868,367.86 × 357,330.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,267.76x = 310,294,505,232.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,294,505,232.57/629,267.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,104.09

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