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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,897.92, 867,894.68 and 342,433.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,897.92, 867,894.68 and 342,433.68 is: 472,566.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,897.92 : 867,894.68 = 342,433.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,897.92/867,894.68 = 342,433.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,897.92x = 867,894.68 × 342,433.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,897.92x = 297,196,369,124.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,196,369,124.82/628,897.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,566.95

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