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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,783.56, 866,350.74 and 341,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,783.56, 866,350.74 and 341,303 is: 471,003.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,783.56 : 866,350.74 = 341,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,783.56/866,350.74 = 341,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,783.56x = 866,350.74 × 341,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,783.56x = 295,688,106,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,688,106,614.22/627,783.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,003.27

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