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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,620.38, 868,803.03 and 384,481.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,620.38, 868,803.03 and 384,481.98 is: 530,540.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,620.38 : 868,803.03 = 384,481.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,620.38/868,803.03 = 384,481.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,620.38x = 868,803.03 × 384,481.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,620.38x = 334,039,109,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,039,109,204.40/629,620.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530,540.50

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