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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,898.92, 867,896.06 and 342,434.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,898.92, 867,896.06 and 342,434.68 is: 472,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,898.92 : 867,896.06 = 342,434.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,898.92/867,896.06 = 342,434.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,898.92x = 867,896.06 × 342,434.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,898.92x = 297,197,709,579.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,197,709,579.36/628,898.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,568.33

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