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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,029.68, 865,307.30 and 340,555.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,029.68, 865,307.30 and 340,555.36 is: 469,969.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,029.68 : 865,307.30 = 340,555.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,029.68/865,307.30 = 340,555.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,029.68x = 865,307.30 × 340,555.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,029.68x = 294,685,039,062.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,685,039,062.13/627,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,969.84

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