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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,831.62, 865,003.38 and 340,345.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,831.62, 865,003.38 and 340,345.15 is: 469,663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,831.62 : 865,003.38 = 340,345.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,831.62/865,003.38 = 340,345.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,831.62x = 865,003.38 × 340,345.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,831.62x = 294,399,705,116.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,399,705,116.61/626,831.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,663.14

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