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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,615.16, 867,507.46 and 342,153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,615.16, 867,507.46 and 342,153.80 is: 472,182.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,615.16 : 867,507.46 = 342,153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,615.16/867,507.46 = 342,153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,615.16x = 867,507.46 × 342,153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,615.16x = 296,820,973,967.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,820,973,967.35/628,615.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,182.33

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