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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,734.54, 867,653.76 and 342,256.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,734.54, 867,653.76 and 342,256.77 is: 472,314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,734.54 : 867,653.76 = 342,256.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,734.54/867,653.76 = 342,256.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,734.54x = 867,653.76 × 342,256.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,734.54x = 296,960,373,375.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,960,373,375.96/628,734.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,314.39

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