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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,849.98, 870,561.73 and 358,912.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,849.98, 870,561.73 and 358,912.02 is: 495,292.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,849.98 : 870,561.73 = 358,912.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,849.98/870,561.73 = 358,912.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,849.98x = 870,561.73 × 358,912.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,849.98x = 312,455,069,049.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,455,069,049.00/630,849.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,292.19

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