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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,481.83, 868,657.76 and 357,548.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,481.83, 868,657.76 and 357,548.87 is: 493,402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,481.83 : 868,657.76 = 357,548.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,481.83/868,657.76 = 357,548.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,481.83x = 868,657.76 × 357,548.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,481.83x = 310,587,600,888.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,587,600,888.63/629,481.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,402.02

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