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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,541.16, 864,627.75 and 340,061.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,541.16, 864,627.75 and 340,061.35 is: 469,285.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,541.16 : 864,627.75 = 340,061.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,541.16/864,627.75 = 340,061.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,541.16x = 864,627.75 × 340,061.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,541.16x = 294,026,479,912.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,026,479,912.46/626,541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,285.18

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