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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,558.92, 864,652.30 and 340,079.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,558.92, 864,652.30 and 340,079.14 is: 469,309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,558.92 : 864,652.30 = 340,079.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,558.92/864,652.30 = 340,079.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,558.92x = 864,652.30 × 340,079.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,558.92x = 294,050,210,583.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,050,210,583.02/626,558.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,309.75

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