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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,481.07, 868,656.72 and 357,548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,481.07, 868,656.72 and 357,548.12 is: 493,400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,481.07 : 868,656.72 = 357,548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,481.07/868,656.72 = 357,548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,481.07x = 868,656.72 × 357,548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,481.07x = 310,586,582,302.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,586,582,302.55/629,481.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,400.99

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