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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,550.31, 867,382.79 and 342,064.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,550.31, 867,382.79 and 342,064.25 is: 472,039.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,550.31 : 867,382.79 = 342,064.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,550.31/867,382.79 = 342,064.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,550.31x = 867,382.79 × 342,064.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,550.31x = 296,700,637,477.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,700,637,477.02/628,550.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,039.60

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