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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,479.92, 867,320.52 and 342,018.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,479.92, 867,320.52 and 342,018.50 is: 471,995.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,479.92 : 867,320.52 = 342,018.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,479.92/867,320.52 = 342,018.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,479.92x = 867,320.52 × 342,018.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,479.92x = 296,639,663,269.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,639,663,269.62/628,479.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,995.45

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