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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,201.73, 864,158.69 and 339,721.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,201.73, 864,158.69 and 339,721.74 is: 468,816.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,201.73 : 864,158.69 = 339,721.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,201.73/864,158.69 = 339,721.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,201.73x = 864,158.69 × 339,721.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,201.73x = 293,573,494,652.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,573,494,652.23/626,201.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,816.17

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