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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,346.68, 868,499.51 and 357,414.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,346.68, 868,499.51 and 357,414.51 is: 493,232.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,346.68 : 868,499.51 = 357,414.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,346.68/868,499.51 = 357,414.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,346.68x = 868,499.51 × 357,414.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,346.68x = 310,414,326,801.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,414,326,801.89/629,346.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,232.64

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