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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,390.85, 865,804.56 and 340,910.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,390.85, 865,804.56 and 340,910.94 is: 470,459.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,390.85 : 865,804.56 = 340,910.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,390.85/865,804.56 = 340,910.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,390.85x = 865,804.56 × 340,910.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,390.85x = 295,162,243,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,162,243,159.12/627,390.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,459.91

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