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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,333.28, 868,502.25 and 357,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,333.28, 868,502.25 and 357,393.60 is: 493,215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,333.28 : 868,502.25 = 357,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,333.28/868,502.25 = 357,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,333.28x = 868,502.25 × 357,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,333.28x = 310,397,145,735.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,397,145,735.60/629,333.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,215.85

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