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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,337.98, 865,729.62 and 340,858.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,337.98, 865,729.62 and 340,858.80 is: 470,386.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,337.98 : 865,729.62 = 340,858.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,337.98/865,729.62 = 340,858.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,337.98x = 865,729.62 × 340,858.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,337.98x = 295,091,559,397.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,091,559,397.66/627,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,386.89

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