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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,540.16, 864,626.37 and 340,060.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,540.16, 864,626.37 and 340,060.35 is: 469,283.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,540.16 : 864,626.37 = 340,060.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,540.16/864,626.37 = 340,060.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,540.16x = 864,626.37 × 340,060.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,540.16x = 294,025,146,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,025,146,001.43/626,540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,283.80

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