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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,746.30, 867,669.96 and 342,268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,746.30, 867,669.96 and 342,268.50 is: 472,330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,746.30 : 867,669.96 = 342,268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,746.30/867,669.96 = 342,268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,746.30x = 867,669.96 × 342,268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,746.30x = 296,976,095,704.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,976,095,704.26/628,746.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,330.57

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