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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,045.72, 866,694.72 and 341,559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,045.72, 866,694.72 and 341,559.64 is: 471,347.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,045.72 : 866,694.72 = 341,559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,045.72/866,694.72 = 341,559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,045.72x = 866,694.72 × 341,559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,045.72x = 296,027,936,553.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,027,936,553.10/628,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,347.75

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