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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,859.60, 940,903.80 and 311,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,859.60, 940,903.80 and 311,672.40 is: 467,814.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,859.60 : 940,903.80 = 311,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,859.60/940,903.80 = 311,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,859.60x = 940,903.80 × 311,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,859.60x = 293,253,745,515.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,253,745,515.12/626,859.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,814.08

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