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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,541.27, 864,627.73 and 340,061.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,541.27, 864,627.73 and 340,061.43 is: 469,285.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,541.27 : 864,627.73 = 340,061.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,541.27/864,627.73 = 340,061.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,541.27x = 864,627.73 × 340,061.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,541.27x = 294,026,542,281.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,026,542,281.45/626,541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,285.20

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