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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,796.86, 870,469.25 and 358,839.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,796.86, 870,469.25 and 358,839.16 is: 495,180.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,796.86 : 870,469.25 = 358,839.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,796.86/870,469.25 = 358,839.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,796.86x = 870,469.25 × 358,839.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,796.86x = 312,358,453,196.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,358,453,196.76/630,796.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,180.74

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