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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 628,999.02, 867,995.73 and 342,512.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 628,999.02, 867,995.73 and 342,512.82 is: 472,655.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    628,999.02 : 867,995.73 = 342,512.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    628,999.02/867,995.73 = 342,512.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    628,999.02x = 867,995.73 × 342,512.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    628,999.02x = 297,299,665,230.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,299,665,230.26/628,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,655.21

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