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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,459.89, 867,274.86 and 341,973.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,459.89, 867,274.86 and 341,973.82 is: 471,923.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,459.89 : 867,274.86 = 341,973.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,459.89/867,274.86 = 341,973.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,459.89x = 867,274.86 × 341,973.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,459.89x = 296,585,296,864.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,585,296,864.17/628,459.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,923.99

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