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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,044.37, 868,091.21 and 342,564.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,044.37, 868,091.21 and 342,564.24 is: 472,744.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,044.37 : 868,091.21 = 342,564.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,044.37/868,091.21 = 342,564.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,044.37x = 868,091.21 × 342,564.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,044.37x = 297,377,005,604.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,377,005,604.33/629,044.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,744.09

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