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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,735.77, 867,655.49 and 342,258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,735.77, 867,655.49 and 342,258.03 is: 472,316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,735.77 : 867,655.49 = 342,258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,735.77/867,655.49 = 342,258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,735.77x = 867,655.49 × 342,258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,735.77x = 296,962,057,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,962,057,014.80/628,735.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,316.15

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