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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,138.80, 866,845.80 and 341,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,138.80, 866,845.80 and 341,674.20 is: 471,518.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,138.80 : 866,845.80 = 341,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,138.80/866,845.80 = 341,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,138.80x = 866,845.80 × 341,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,138.80x = 296,178,845,238.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,178,845,238.36/628,138.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,518.15

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