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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,252.72, 865,612.32 and 340,775.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,252.72, 865,612.32 and 340,775.28 is: 470,271.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,252.72 : 865,612.32 = 340,775.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,252.72/865,612.32 = 340,775.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,252.72x = 865,612.32 × 340,775.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,252.72x = 294,979,280,719.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,979,280,719.45/627,252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,271.82

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