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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,288, 942,734.40 and 312,772.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,288, 942,734.40 and 312,772.48 is: 469,309.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,288 : 942,734.40 = 312,772.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,288/942,734.40 = 312,772.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,288x = 942,734.40 × 312,772.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,288x = 294,861,376,269.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,861,376,269.31/628,288
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,309.26

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