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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,535.74, 866,006.03 and 341,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,535.74, 866,006.03 and 341,055.84 is: 470,660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,535.74 : 866,006.03 = 341,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,535.74/866,006.03 = 341,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,535.74x = 866,006.03 × 341,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,535.74x = 295,356,414,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,356,414,006.72/627,535.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,660.71

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