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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,003.63, 866,636.85 and 341,517.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,003.63, 866,636.85 and 341,517.57 is: 471,289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,003.63 : 866,636.85 = 341,517.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,003.63/866,636.85 = 341,517.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,003.63x = 866,636.85 × 341,517.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,003.63x = 295,971,706,751.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,971,706,751.27/628,003.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,289.80

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