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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,340.68, 865,717.67 and 340,862.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,340.68, 865,717.67 and 340,862.82 is: 470,383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,340.68 : 865,717.67 = 340,862.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,340.68/865,717.67 = 340,862.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,340.68x = 865,717.67 × 340,862.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,340.68x = 295,090,963,925.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,090,963,925.75/627,340.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,383.91

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