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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,432.06, 865,838.79 and 340,942.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,432.06, 865,838.79 and 340,942.62 is: 470,491.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,432.06 : 865,838.79 = 340,942.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,432.06/865,838.79 = 340,942.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,432.06x = 865,838.79 × 340,942.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,432.06x = 295,201,345,560.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,201,345,560.23/627,432.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,491.33

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