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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,537.48, 864,598.59 and 340,051.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,537.48, 864,598.59 and 340,051.41 is: 469,258.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,537.48 : 864,598.59 = 340,051.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,537.48/864,598.59 = 340,051.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,537.48x = 864,598.59 × 340,051.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,537.48x = 294,007,967,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,007,967,913.26/626,537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,258.39

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