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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,981.92, 868,011.60 and 342,514.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,981.92, 868,011.60 and 342,514.08 is: 472,678.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,981.92 : 868,011.60 = 342,514.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,981.92/868,011.60 = 342,514.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,981.92x = 868,011.60 × 342,514.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,981.92x = 297,306,194,603.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,306,194,603.33/628,981.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,678.44

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