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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,955.90, 869,317.47 and 358,019.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,955.90, 869,317.47 and 358,019.04 is: 494,053.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,955.90 : 869,317.47 = 358,019.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,955.90/869,317.47 = 358,019.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,955.90x = 869,317.47 × 358,019.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,955.90x = 311,232,206,064.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,232,206,064.63/629,955.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,053.96

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