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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,262, 864,216.36 and 339,771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,262, 864,216.36 and 339,771.12 is: 468,870.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,262 : 864,216.36 = 339,771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,262/864,216.36 = 339,771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,262x = 864,216.36 × 339,771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,262x = 293,635,760,559.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,635,760,559.52/626,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468,870.47

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