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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,907.93, 869,235.47 and 357,938.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,907.93, 869,235.47 and 357,938.08 is: 493,933.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,907.93 : 869,235.47 = 357,938.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,907.93/869,235.47 = 357,938.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,907.93x = 869,235.47 × 357,938.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,907.93x = 311,132,469,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,132,469,063.83/629,907.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,933.25

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