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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,036.58, 865,296.24 and 340,550.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,036.58, 865,296.24 and 340,550.50 is: 469,951.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,036.58 : 865,296.24 = 340,550.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,036.58/865,296.24 = 340,550.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,036.58x = 865,296.24 × 340,550.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,036.58x = 294,677,067,180.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,677,067,180.12/627,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,951.96

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