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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,519.30, 864,597 and 340,039.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,519.30, 864,597 and 340,039.38 is: 469,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,519.30 : 864,597 = 340,039.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,519.30/864,597 = 340,039.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,519.30x = 864,597 × 340,039.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,519.30x = 293,997,029,991.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,997,029,991.35/626,519.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,254.55

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