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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,569.18, 866,042.42 and 341,089.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,569.18, 866,042.42 and 341,089.29 is: 470,701.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,569.18 : 866,042.42 = 341,089.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,569.18/866,042.42 = 341,089.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,569.18x = 866,042.42 × 341,089.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,569.18x = 295,397,792,442.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,397,792,442.24/627,569.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,701.56

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