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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,972.04, 867,955.35 and 342,491.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,972.04, 867,955.35 and 342,491.44 is: 472,623.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,972.04 : 867,955.35 = 342,491.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,972.04/867,955.35 = 342,491.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,972.04x = 867,955.35 × 342,491.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,972.04x = 297,267,277,677.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,267,277,677.20/628,972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,623.99

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