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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,424.31, 864,465.51 and 339,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,424.31, 864,465.51 and 339,944.40 is: 469,123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,424.31 : 864,465.51 = 339,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,424.31/864,465.51 = 339,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,424.31x = 864,465.51 × 339,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,424.31x = 293,870,209,117.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,870,209,117.64/626,424.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,123.25

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