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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,984.02, 869,392.29 and 358,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,984.02, 869,392.29 and 358,009.06 is: 494,060.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,984.02 : 869,392.29 = 358,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,984.02/869,392.29 = 358,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,984.02x = 869,392.29 × 358,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,984.02x = 311,250,316,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,250,316,514.15/629,984.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,060.65

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