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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,427.94, 870,014.97 and 358,520.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,427.94, 870,014.97 and 358,520.66 is: 494,772.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,427.94 : 870,014.97 = 358,520.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,427.94/870,014.97 = 358,520.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,427.94x = 870,014.97 × 358,520.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,427.94x = 311,918,336,904.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,918,336,904.21/630,427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,772.39

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