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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,767.16, 867,698.80 and 342,287.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,767.16, 867,698.80 and 342,287.17 is: 472,356.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,767.16 : 867,698.80 = 342,287.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,767.16/867,698.80 = 342,287.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,767.16x = 867,698.80 × 342,287.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,767.16x = 297,002,163,639.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,002,163,639.43/628,767.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,356.36

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