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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,767.38, 866,324.46 and 341,287.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,767.38, 866,324.46 and 341,287.66 is: 470,979.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,767.38 : 866,324.46 = 341,287.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,767.38/866,324.46 = 341,287.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,767.38x = 866,324.46 × 341,287.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,767.38x = 295,665,847,754.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,665,847,754.16/627,767.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,979.95

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