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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,002.32, 865,268.28 and 340,524.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,002.32, 865,268.28 and 340,524.46 is: 469,926.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,002.32 : 865,268.28 = 340,524.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,002.32/865,268.28 = 340,524.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,002.32x = 865,268.28 × 340,524.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,002.32x = 294,645,013,802.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,645,013,802.13/627,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,926.51

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