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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,737.21, 867,657.38 and 342,259.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,737.21, 867,657.38 and 342,259.38 is: 472,317.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,737.21 : 867,657.38 = 342,259.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,737.21/867,657.38 = 342,259.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,737.21x = 867,657.38 × 342,259.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,737.21x = 296,963,875,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,963,875,219.93/628,737.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,317.96

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