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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,542.27, 864,629.11 and 340,062.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,542.27, 864,629.11 and 340,062.43 is: 469,286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,542.27 : 864,629.11 = 340,062.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,542.27/864,629.11 = 340,062.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,542.27x = 864,629.11 × 340,062.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,542.27x = 294,027,876,195.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,027,876,195.34/626,542.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,286.58

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