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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,652.31, 868,940.46 and 357,715.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,652.31, 868,940.46 and 357,715.26 is: 493,658.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,652.31 : 868,940.46 = 357,715.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,652.31/868,940.46 = 357,715.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,652.31x = 868,940.46 × 357,715.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,652.31x = 310,833,262,573.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,833,262,573.42/629,652.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,658.58

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