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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,537.26, 866,007.18 and 341,058.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,537.26, 866,007.18 and 341,058.02 is: 470,663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,537.26 : 866,007.18 = 341,058.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,537.26/866,007.18 = 341,058.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,537.26x = 866,007.18 × 341,058.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,537.26x = 295,358,694,116.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,358,694,116.58/627,537.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,663.20

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