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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,476.92, 867,316.40 and 342,015.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,476.92, 867,316.40 and 342,015.48 is: 471,991.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,476.92 : 867,316.40 = 342,015.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,476.92/867,316.40 = 342,015.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,476.92x = 867,316.40 × 342,015.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,476.92x = 296,635,634,857.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,635,634,857.87/628,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,991.29

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