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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,869.69, 867,838.86 and 342,387.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,869.69, 867,838.86 and 342,387.27 is: 472,493.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,869.69 : 867,838.86 = 342,387.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,869.69/867,838.86 = 342,387.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,869.69x = 867,838.86 × 342,387.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,869.69x = 297,136,978,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,136,978,075.31/628,869.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,493.72

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