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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,525.98, 867,368.52 and 342,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,525.98, 867,368.52 and 342,045.72 is: 472,024.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,525.98 : 867,368.52 = 342,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,525.98/867,368.52 = 342,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,525.98x = 867,368.52 × 342,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,525.98x = 296,679,689,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,679,689,928.73/628,525.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,024.55

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