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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,542.16, 864,629.13 and 340,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,542.16, 864,629.13 and 340,062.35 is: 469,286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,542.16 : 864,629.13 = 340,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,542.16/864,629.13 = 340,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,542.16x = 864,629.13 × 340,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,542.16x = 294,027,813,826.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,027,813,826.26/626,542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,286.56

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