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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,383.79, 865,794.92 and 340,903.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,383.79, 865,794.92 and 340,903.91 is: 470,450.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,383.79 : 865,794.92 = 340,903.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,383.79/865,794.92 = 340,903.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,383.79x = 865,794.92 × 340,903.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,383.79x = 295,152,873,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,152,873,946.11/627,383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,450.27

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