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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,458.89, 867,273.48 and 341,972.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,458.89, 867,273.48 and 341,972.82 is: 471,922.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,458.89 : 867,273.48 = 341,972.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,458.89/867,273.48 = 341,972.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,458.89x = 867,273.48 × 341,972.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,458.89x = 296,583,957,666.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,583,957,666.81/628,458.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,922.61

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