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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,946.66, 867,945.82 and 342,468.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,946.66, 867,945.82 and 342,468.80 is: 472,606.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,946.66 : 867,945.82 = 342,468.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,946.66/867,945.82 = 342,468.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,946.66x = 867,945.82 × 342,468.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,946.66x = 297,244,363,440.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,244,363,440.42/628,946.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,606.63

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