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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,758.58, 869,034.03 and 357,788.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,758.58, 869,034.03 and 357,788.72 is: 493,729.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,758.58 : 869,034.03 = 357,788.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,758.58/869,034.03 = 357,788.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,758.58x = 869,034.03 × 357,788.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,758.58x = 310,930,568,884.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,930,568,884.97/629,758.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,729.79

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