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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,497.34, 868,679.13 and 357,564.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,497.34, 868,679.13 and 357,564.38 is: 493,423.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,497.34 : 868,679.13 = 357,564.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,497.34/868,679.13 = 357,564.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,497.34x = 868,679.13 × 357,564.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,497.34x = 310,608,714,537.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,608,714,537.39/629,497.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,423.39

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