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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,862.94, 867,829.55 and 342,380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,862.94, 867,829.55 and 342,380.52 is: 472,484.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,862.94 : 867,829.55 = 342,380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,862.94/867,829.55 = 342,380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,862.94x = 867,829.55 × 342,380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,862.94x = 297,127,930,888.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,127,930,888.46/628,862.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,484.40

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