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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,533.82, 865,996.67 and 341,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,533.82, 865,996.67 and 341,054.58 is: 470,655.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,533.82 : 865,996.67 = 341,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,533.82/865,996.67 = 341,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,533.82x = 865,996.67 × 341,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,533.82x = 295,352,128,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,352,128,862.98/627,533.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,655.32

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