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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,389.31, 865,802.72 and 340,909.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,389.31, 865,802.72 and 340,909.39 is: 470,457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,389.31 : 865,802.72 = 340,909.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,389.31/865,802.72 = 340,909.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,389.31x = 865,802.72 × 340,909.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,389.31x = 295,160,272,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,160,272,806.53/627,389.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,457.92

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