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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,523.26, 865,987.86 and 341,044.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,523.26, 865,987.86 and 341,044.02 is: 470,643.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,523.26 : 865,987.86 = 341,044.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,523.26/865,987.86 = 341,044.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,523.26x = 865,987.86 × 341,044.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,523.26x = 295,339,981,045.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,339,981,045.60/627,523.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,643.88

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