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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,055.15, 868,090.12 and 342,580.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,055.15, 868,090.12 and 342,580.02 is: 472,757.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,055.15 : 868,090.12 = 342,580.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,055.15/868,090.12 = 342,580.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,055.15x = 868,090.12 × 342,580.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,055.15x = 297,390,330,671.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,390,330,671.40/629,055.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,757.17

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