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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,454.15, 865,882.76 and 340,974.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,454.15, 865,882.76 and 340,974.26 is: 470,542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,454.15 : 865,882.76 = 340,974.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,454.15/865,882.76 = 340,974.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,454.15x = 865,882.76 × 340,974.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,454.15x = 295,243,732,468.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,243,732,468.51/627,454.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,542.32

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