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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,901.92, 867,900.20 and 342,437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,901.92, 867,900.20 and 342,437.68 is: 472,572.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,901.92 : 867,900.20 = 342,437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,901.92/867,900.20 = 342,437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,901.92x = 867,900.20 × 342,437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,901.92x = 297,201,730,959.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,201,730,959.54/628,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,572.47

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