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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,544.58, 864,632.16 and 340,064.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,544.58, 864,632.16 and 340,064.72 is: 469,289.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,544.58 : 864,632.16 = 340,064.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,544.58/864,632.16 = 340,064.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,544.58x = 864,632.16 × 340,064.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,544.58x = 294,030,893,393.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,030,893,393.40/626,544.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,289.66

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