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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,358.26, 865,759.68 and 340,878.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,358.26, 865,759.68 and 340,878.35 is: 470,414.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,358.26 : 865,759.68 = 340,878.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,358.26/865,759.68 = 340,878.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,358.26x = 865,759.68 × 340,878.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,358.26x = 295,118,726,886.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,118,726,886.13/627,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,414.99

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