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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,702.46, 867,628.96 and 342,241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,702.46, 867,628.96 and 342,241.64 is: 472,304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,702.46 : 867,628.96 = 342,241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,702.46/867,628.96 = 342,241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,702.46x = 867,628.96 × 342,241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,702.46x = 296,938,752,988.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,938,752,988.15/628,702.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,304.11

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