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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,320.34, 868,484.40 and 357,380.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,320.34, 868,484.40 and 357,380.66 is: 493,197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,320.34 : 868,484.40 = 357,380.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,320.34/868,484.40 = 357,380.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,320.34x = 868,484.40 × 357,380.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,320.34x = 310,379,528,902.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,379,528,902.74/629,320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,197.99

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