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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,372.92, 865,772.88 and 340,894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,372.92, 865,772.88 and 340,894 is: 470,432.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,372.92 : 865,772.88 = 340,894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,372.92/865,772.88 = 340,894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,372.92x = 865,772.88 × 340,894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,372.92x = 295,136,780,154.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,136,780,154.72/627,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,432.77

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