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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,105.12, 868,174.95 and 342,624.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,105.12, 868,174.95 and 342,624.98 is: 472,827.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,105.12 : 868,174.95 = 342,624.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,105.12/868,174.95 = 342,624.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,105.12x = 868,174.95 × 342,624.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,105.12x = 297,458,423,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,458,423,452.05/629,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,827.85

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