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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,908.43, 869,236.16 and 357,938.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,908.43, 869,236.16 and 357,938.58 is: 493,933.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,908.43 : 869,236.16 = 357,938.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,908.43/869,236.16 = 357,938.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,908.43x = 869,236.16 × 357,938.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,908.43x = 311,133,155,005.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,133,155,005.36/629,908.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493,933.95

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