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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,746.30, 867,643.65 and 342,249.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,746.30, 867,643.65 and 342,249.30 is: 472,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,746.30 : 867,643.65 = 342,249.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,746.30/867,643.65 = 342,249.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,746.30x = 867,643.65 × 342,249.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,746.30x = 296,950,431,861.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,950,431,861.95/628,746.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,289.75

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