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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,777.50, 867,711.51 and 342,299.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,777.50, 867,711.51 and 342,299.58 is: 472,372.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,777.50 : 867,711.51 = 342,299.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,777.50/867,711.51 = 342,299.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,777.50x = 867,711.51 × 342,299.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,777.50x = 297,017,285,434.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,017,285,434.17/628,777.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,372.64

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