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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,280.90, 865,642.98 and 340,803.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,280.90, 865,642.98 and 340,803.34 is: 470,306.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,280.90 : 865,642.98 = 340,803.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,280.90/865,642.98 = 340,803.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,280.90x = 865,642.98 × 340,803.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,280.90x = 295,014,018,831.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,014,018,831.55/627,280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,306.08

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