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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,331.11, 865,724.81 and 340,855.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,331.11, 865,724.81 and 340,855.98 is: 470,385.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,331.11 : 865,724.81 = 340,855.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,331.11/865,724.81 = 340,855.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,331.11x = 865,724.81 × 340,855.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,331.11x = 295,087,476,818.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,087,476,818.58/627,331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,385.53

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