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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,939.37, 865,176.48 and 340,459.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,939.37, 865,176.48 and 340,459.38 is: 469,834.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,939.37 : 865,176.48 = 340,459.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,939.37/865,176.48 = 340,459.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,939.37x = 865,176.48 × 340,459.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,939.37x = 294,557,447,971.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,557,447,971.38/626,939.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,834.03

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