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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,535.06, 864,609.48 and 340,047.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,535.06, 864,609.48 and 340,047.78 is: 469,261.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,535.06 : 864,609.48 = 340,047.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,535.06/864,609.48 = 340,047.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,535.06x = 864,609.48 × 340,047.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,535.06x = 294,008,534,240.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,008,534,240.95/626,535.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,261.10

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