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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,835.38, 865,008.56 and 340,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,835.38, 865,008.56 and 340,348.90 is: 469,668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,835.38 : 865,008.56 = 340,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,835.38/865,008.56 = 340,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,835.38x = 865,008.56 × 340,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,835.38x = 294,404,711,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,404,711,886.58/626,835.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,668.31

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