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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,540.09, 867,403.49 and 342,078.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,540.09, 867,403.49 and 342,078.32 is: 472,077.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,540.09 : 867,403.49 = 342,078.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,540.09/867,403.49 = 342,078.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,540.09x = 867,403.49 × 342,078.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,540.09x = 296,719,929,079.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,719,929,079.45/628,540.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,077.97

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