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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 626,977.32, 865,228.50 and 340,497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 626,977.32, 865,228.50 and 340,497.48 is: 469,886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    626,977.32 : 865,228.50 = 340,497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    626,977.32/865,228.50 = 340,497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    626,977.32x = 865,228.50 × 340,497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    626,977.32x = 294,608,123,874.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,608,123,874.18/626,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,886.41

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