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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,612.72, 867,485.57 and 342,134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,612.72, 867,485.57 and 342,134.89 is: 472,146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,612.72 : 867,485.57 = 342,134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,612.72/867,485.57 = 342,134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,612.72x = 867,485.57 × 342,134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,612.72x = 296,797,076,189.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,797,076,189.15/628,612.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,146.15

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