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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,741.80, 866,246.89 and 341,259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,741.80, 866,246.89 and 341,259.38 is: 470,917.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,741.80 : 866,246.89 = 341,259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,741.80/866,246.89 = 341,259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,741.80x = 866,246.89 × 341,259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,741.80x = 295,614,870,570.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,614,870,570.80/627,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,917.94

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