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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,591.75, 866,082.32 and 341,112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,591.75, 866,082.32 and 341,112.52 is: 470,738.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,591.75 : 866,082.32 = 341,112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,591.75/866,082.32 = 341,112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,591.75x = 866,082.32 × 341,112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,591.75x = 295,431,520,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,431,520,405.90/627,591.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,738.38

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