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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,786.59, 864,971.73 and 340,309.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,786.59, 864,971.73 and 340,309.03 is: 469,629.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,786.59 : 864,971.73 = 340,309.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,786.59/864,971.73 = 340,309.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,786.59x = 864,971.73 × 340,309.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,786.59x = 294,357,690,413.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,357,690,413.72/626,786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,629.85

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