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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,388.96, 865,794.88 and 340,909.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,388.96, 865,794.88 and 340,909.92 is: 470,454.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,388.96 : 865,794.88 = 340,909.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,388.96/865,794.88 = 340,909.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,388.96x = 865,794.88 × 340,909.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,388.96x = 295,158,063,277.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,158,063,277.21/627,388.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,454.67

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