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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,316.73, 867,073.14 and 341,838.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,316.73, 867,073.14 and 341,838.09 is: 471,734.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,316.73 : 867,073.14 = 341,838.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,316.73/867,073.14 = 341,838.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,316.73x = 867,073.14 × 341,838.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,316.73x = 296,398,626,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,398,626,067.90/628,316.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,734.42

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