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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,934.84, 867,918.84 and 342,449.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,934.84, 867,918.84 and 342,449.72 is: 472,574.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,934.84 : 867,918.84 = 342,449.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,934.84/867,918.84 = 342,449.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,934.84x = 867,918.84 × 342,449.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,934.84x = 297,218,563,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,218,563,740.73/628,934.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,574.49

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