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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,342.93, 865,720.78 and 340,865.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,342.93, 865,720.78 and 340,865.08 is: 470,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,342.93 : 865,720.78 = 340,865.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,342.93/865,720.78 = 340,865.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,342.93x = 865,720.78 × 340,865.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,342.93x = 295,093,979,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,093,979,915.90/627,342.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,387.03

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