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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,956.68, 867,959.64 and 342,478.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,956.68, 867,959.64 and 342,478.82 is: 472,620.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,956.68 : 867,959.64 = 342,478.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,956.68/867,959.64 = 342,478.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,956.68x = 867,959.64 × 342,478.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,956.68x = 297,257,793,314.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,257,793,314.83/628,956.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,620.46

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