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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 627,862.83, 866,426.81 and 341,383.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 627,862.83, 866,426.81 and 341,383.15 is: 471,095.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    627,862.83 : 866,426.81 = 341,383.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    627,862.83/866,426.81 = 341,383.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    627,862.83x = 866,426.81 × 341,383.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    627,862.83x = 295,783,513,642.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,783,513,642.25/627,862.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,095.75

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