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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,507.65, 867,338.94 and 342,027.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,507.65, 867,338.94 and 342,027.66 is: 471,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,507.65 : 867,338.94 = 342,027.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,507.65/867,338.94 = 342,027.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,507.65x = 867,338.94 × 342,027.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,507.65x = 296,653,908,075.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,653,908,075.08/628,507.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471,997.29

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