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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,936.61, 865,164.90 and 340,458.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,936.61, 865,164.90 and 340,458.74 is: 469,828.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,936.61 : 865,164.90 = 340,458.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,936.61/865,164.90 = 340,458.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,936.61x = 865,164.90 × 340,458.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,936.61x = 294,552,954,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,552,954,892.96/626,936.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,828.93

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