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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,481.76, 868,657.67 and 357,548.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,481.76, 868,657.67 and 357,548.81 is: 493,401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,481.76 : 868,657.67 = 357,548.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,481.76/868,657.67 = 357,548.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,481.76x = 868,657.67 × 357,548.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,481.76x = 310,587,516,205.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,587,516,205.87/629,481.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,401.93

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