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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,150.96, 866,850.88 and 341,672.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,150.96, 866,850.88 and 341,672.80 is: 471,509.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,150.96 : 866,850.88 = 341,672.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,150.96/866,850.88 = 341,672.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,150.96x = 866,850.88 × 341,672.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,150.96x = 296,179,367,352.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,179,367,352.06/628,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,509.85

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