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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,309.40, 867,070.79 and 341,831.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,309.40, 867,070.79 and 341,831.54 is: 471,729.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,309.40 : 867,070.79 = 341,831.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,309.40/867,070.79 = 341,831.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,309.40x = 867,070.79 × 341,831.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,309.40x = 296,392,143,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,392,143,434.72/628,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,729.60

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