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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,526.74, 865,993.59 and 341,046.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,526.74, 865,993.59 and 341,046.84 is: 470,648.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,526.74 : 865,993.59 = 341,046.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,526.74/865,993.59 = 341,046.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,526.74x = 865,993.59 × 341,046.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,526.74x = 295,344,377,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,344,377,329.76/627,526.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,648.27

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