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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,410.88, 869,962.89 and 358,478.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,410.88, 869,962.89 and 358,478.79 is: 494,698.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,410.88 : 869,962.89 = 358,478.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,410.88/869,962.89 = 358,478.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,410.88x = 869,962.89 × 358,478.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,410.88x = 311,863,244,152.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,863,244,152.10/630,410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,698.38

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