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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,638.26, 864,761.90 and 340,158.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,638.26, 864,761.90 and 340,158.54 is: 469,419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,638.26 : 864,761.90 = 340,158.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,638.26/864,761.90 = 340,158.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,638.26x = 864,761.90 × 340,158.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,638.26x = 294,156,143,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,156,143,650.83/626,638.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,419.38

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