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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,801.19, 869,125.82 and 357,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,801.19, 869,125.82 and 357,869.34 is: 493,859.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,801.19 : 869,125.82 = 357,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,801.19/869,125.82 = 357,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,801.19x = 869,125.82 × 357,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,801.19x = 311,033,481,791.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,033,481,791.01/629,801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,859.79

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