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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,766.39, 866,327.48 and 341,287.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,766.39, 866,327.48 and 341,287.57 is: 470,982.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,766.39 : 866,327.48 = 341,287.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,766.39/866,327.48 = 341,287.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,766.39x = 866,327.48 × 341,287.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,766.39x = 295,666,798,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,666,798,766.99/627,766.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,982.21

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