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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,657.72, 866,157.40 and 341,185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,657.72, 866,157.40 and 341,185 is: 470,829.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,657.72 : 866,157.40 = 341,185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,657.72/866,157.40 = 341,185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,657.72x = 866,157.40 × 341,185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,657.72x = 295,519,912,519
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,519,912,519/627,657.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,829.73

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