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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,588.34, 868,744.28 and 353,907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,588.34, 868,744.28 and 353,907.23 is: 488,342.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,588.34 : 868,744.28 = 353,907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,588.34/868,744.28 = 353,907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,588.34x = 868,744.28 × 353,907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,588.34x = 307,454,875,599.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,454,875,599.89/629,588.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,342.71

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