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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,643.88, 867,502.02 and 342,164.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,643.88, 867,502.02 and 342,164.52 is: 472,172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,643.88 : 867,502.02 = 342,164.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,643.88/867,502.02 = 342,164.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,643.88x = 867,502.02 × 342,164.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,643.88x = 296,828,412,272.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,828,412,272.33/628,643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,172.60

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