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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,289, 942,735.90 and 312,773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,289, 942,735.90 and 312,773.48 is: 469,310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,289 : 942,735.90 = 312,773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,289/942,735.90 = 312,773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,289x = 942,735.90 × 312,773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,289x = 294,862,788,163.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,862,788,163.93/628,289
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,310.76

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