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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,299.77, 868,439.64 and 357,373.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,299.77, 868,439.64 and 357,373.32 is: 493,178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,299.77 : 868,439.64 = 357,373.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,299.77/868,439.64 = 357,373.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,299.77x = 868,439.64 × 357,373.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,299.77x = 310,357,157,366.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,357,157,366.41/629,299.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,178.56

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