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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,782, 867,717.72 and 342,304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,782, 867,717.72 and 342,304.08 is: 472,378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,782 : 867,717.72 = 342,304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,782/867,717.72 = 342,304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,782x = 867,717.72 × 342,304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,782x = 297,023,315,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,023,315,844.30/628,782
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,378.85

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