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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 630,908.04, 870,702.79 and 358,987.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 630,908.04, 870,702.79 and 358,987.39 is: 495,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    630,908.04 : 870,702.79 = 358,987.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    630,908.04/870,702.79 = 358,987.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    630,908.04x = 870,702.79 × 358,987.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    630,908.04x = 312,571,325,554.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,571,325,554.05/630,908.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,430.88

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