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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,399.52, 868,899.80 and 491,281.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,399.52, 868,899.80 and 491,281.85 is: 678,225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,399.52 : 868,899.80 = 491,281.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,399.52/868,899.80 = 491,281.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,399.52x = 868,899.80 × 491,281.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,399.52x = 426,874,704,609.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,874,704,609.08/629,399.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,225.34

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