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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,882.72, 870,541.56 and 358,985.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,882.72, 870,541.56 and 358,985.16 is: 495,355.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,882.72 : 870,541.56 = 358,985.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,882.72/870,541.56 = 358,985.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,882.72x = 870,541.56 × 358,985.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,882.72x = 312,511,501,203.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,511,501,203.25/630,882.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,355.94

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