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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,782.75, 867,720.20 and 342,285.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,782.75, 867,720.20 and 342,285.75 is: 472,354.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,782.75 : 867,720.20 = 342,285.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,782.75/867,720.20 = 342,285.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,782.75x = 867,720.20 × 342,285.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,782.75x = 297,008,257,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,008,257,735.72/628,782.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,354.34

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