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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,380.96, 865,783.84 and 340,901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,380.96, 865,783.84 and 340,901.92 is: 470,443.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,380.96 : 865,783.84 = 340,901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,380.96/865,783.84 = 340,901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,380.96x = 865,783.84 × 340,901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,380.96x = 295,147,373,360.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,147,373,360.97/627,380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,443.63

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