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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,759.30, 864,927.82 and 340,279.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,759.30, 864,927.82 and 340,279.41 is: 469,585.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,759.30 : 864,927.82 = 340,279.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,759.30/864,927.82 = 340,279.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,759.30x = 864,927.82 × 340,279.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,759.30x = 294,317,131,951.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,317,131,951.02/626,759.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,585.58

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