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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,549.74, 867,382.02 and 342,063.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,549.74, 867,382.02 and 342,063.68 is: 472,038.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,549.74 : 867,382.02 = 342,063.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,549.74/867,382.02 = 342,063.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,549.74x = 867,382.02 × 342,063.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,549.74x = 296,699,881,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,699,881,390.12/628,549.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,038.83

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