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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,891.89, 867,886.41 and 342,427.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,891.89, 867,886.41 and 342,427.69 is: 472,558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,891.89 : 867,886.41 = 342,427.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,891.89/867,886.41 = 342,427.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,891.89x = 867,886.41 × 342,427.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,891.89x = 297,188,338,558.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,188,338,558.69/628,891.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,558.71

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