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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,612.26, 867,503.34 and 342,150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,612.26, 867,503.34 and 342,150.90 is: 472,178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,612.26 : 867,503.34 = 342,150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,612.26/867,503.34 = 342,150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,612.26x = 867,503.34 × 342,150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,612.26x = 296,817,048,534.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,817,048,534.01/628,612.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,178.27

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