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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,923.44, 867,894.12 and 342,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,923.44, 867,894.12 and 342,441.20 is: 472,557.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,923.44 : 867,894.12 = 342,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,923.44/867,894.12 = 342,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,923.44x = 867,894.12 × 342,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,923.44x = 297,202,703,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,202,703,925.74/628,923.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,557.84

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