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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,831.94, 867,803.66 and 342,367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,831.94, 867,803.66 and 342,367.74 is: 472,475.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,831.94 : 867,803.66 = 342,367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,831.94/867,803.66 = 342,367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,831.94x = 867,803.66 × 342,367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,831.94x = 297,107,977,837.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,107,977,837.93/628,831.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,475.97

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