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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,471.92, 867,309.48 and 342,010.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,471.92, 867,309.48 and 342,010.48 is: 471,984.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,471.92 : 867,309.48 = 342,010.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,471.92/867,309.48 = 342,010.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,471.92x = 867,309.48 × 342,010.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,471.92x = 296,628,931,563.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,628,931,563.35/628,471.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,984.38

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