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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,502.51, 867,331.86 and 342,022.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,502.51, 867,331.86 and 342,022.52 is: 471,990.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,502.51 : 867,331.86 = 342,022.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,502.51/867,331.86 = 342,022.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,502.51x = 867,331.86 × 342,022.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,502.51x = 296,647,028,433.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,647,028,433.49/628,502.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,990.20

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