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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,778.56, 866,343.84 and 341,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,778.56, 866,343.84 and 341,298 is: 470,996.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,778.56 : 866,343.84 = 341,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,778.56/866,343.84 = 341,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,778.56x = 866,343.84 × 341,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,778.56x = 295,681,419,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,681,419,904.32/627,778.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,996.37

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