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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,521.73, 865,986.69 and 341,041.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,521.73, 865,986.69 and 341,041.83 is: 470,641.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,521.73 : 865,986.69 = 341,041.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,521.73/865,986.69 = 341,041.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,521.73x = 865,986.69 × 341,041.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,521.73x = 295,337,685,513.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,337,685,513.24/627,521.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,641.37

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