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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,386.28, 865,791.36 and 340,907.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,386.28, 865,791.36 and 340,907.37 is: 470,451.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,386.28 : 865,791.36 = 340,907.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,386.28/865,791.36 = 340,907.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,386.28x = 865,791.36 × 340,907.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,386.28x = 295,154,655,506.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,154,655,506.32/627,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,451.24

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