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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,467.61, 865,910.86 and 340,987.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,467.61, 865,910.86 and 340,987.73 is: 470,566.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,467.61 : 865,910.86 = 340,987.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,467.61/865,910.86 = 340,987.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,467.61x = 865,910.86 × 340,987.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,467.61x = 295,264,973,351.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,264,973,351.72/627,467.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,566.08

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