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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,639.06, 866,136.74 and 341,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,639.06, 866,136.74 and 341,158.26 is: 470,795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,639.06 : 866,136.74 = 341,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,639.06/866,136.74 = 341,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,639.06x = 866,136.74 × 341,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,639.06x = 295,489,701,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,489,701,434.68/627,639.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,795.59

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