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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,525.24, 865,991.52 and 341,045.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,525.24, 865,991.52 and 341,045.34 is: 470,646.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,525.24 : 865,991.52 = 341,045.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,525.24/865,991.52 = 341,045.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,525.24x = 865,991.52 × 341,045.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,525.24x = 295,342,372,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,342,372,375.52/627,525.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,646.20

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