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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,515.69, 864,592.50 and 340,035.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,515.69, 864,592.50 and 340,035.78 is: 469,249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,515.69 : 864,592.50 = 340,035.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,515.69/864,592.50 = 340,035.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,515.69x = 864,592.50 × 340,035.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,515.69x = 293,992,385,119.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,992,385,119.65/626,515.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,249.84

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