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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,970.32, 869,337.39 and 358,033.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,970.32, 869,337.39 and 358,033.48 is: 494,073.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,970.32 : 869,337.39 = 358,033.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,970.32/869,337.39 = 358,033.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,970.32x = 869,337.39 × 358,033.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,970.32x = 311,251,890,205.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,251,890,205.10/629,970.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,073.89

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