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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,902.92, 867,901.58 and 342,438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,902.92, 867,901.58 and 342,438.68 is: 472,573.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,902.92 : 867,901.58 = 342,438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,902.92/867,901.58 = 342,438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,902.92x = 867,901.58 × 342,438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,902.92x = 297,203,071,425.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,203,071,425.11/628,902.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,573.85

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