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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,644.24, 864,784.72 and 340,164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,644.24, 864,784.72 and 340,164.30 is: 469,435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,644.24 : 864,784.72 = 340,164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,644.24/864,784.72 = 340,164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,644.24x = 864,784.72 × 340,164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,644.24x = 294,168,888,929.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,168,888,929.50/626,644.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,435.24

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