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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,309.27, 868,452.75 and 357,382.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,309.27, 868,452.75 and 357,382.82 is: 493,191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,309.27 : 868,452.75 = 357,382.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,309.27/868,452.75 = 357,382.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,309.27x = 868,452.75 × 357,382.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,309.27x = 310,370,088,489.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,370,088,489.49/629,309.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,191.67

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