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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,436.26, 865,861.38 and 340,955.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,436.26, 865,861.38 and 340,955.73 is: 470,518.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,436.26 : 865,861.38 = 340,955.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,436.26/865,861.38 = 340,955.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,436.26x = 865,861.38 × 340,955.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,436.26x = 295,220,398,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,220,398,896.71/627,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,518.55

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