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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,557.26, 867,392.36 and 342,071.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,557.26, 867,392.36 and 342,071.20 is: 472,049.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,557.26 : 867,392.36 = 342,071.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,557.26/867,392.36 = 342,071.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,557.26x = 867,392.36 × 342,071.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,557.26x = 296,709,945,456.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,709,945,456.03/628,557.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,049.19

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