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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,733.32, 864,902.40 and 340,253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,733.32, 864,902.40 and 340,253.48 is: 469,555.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,733.32 : 864,902.40 = 340,253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,733.32/864,902.40 = 340,253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,733.32x = 864,902.40 × 340,253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,733.32x = 294,286,051,460.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,286,051,460.35/626,733.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,555.46

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