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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,111.62, 868,183.94 and 342,631.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,111.62, 868,183.94 and 342,631.50 is: 472,836.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,111.62 : 868,183.94 = 342,631.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,111.62/868,183.94 = 342,631.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,111.62x = 868,183.94 × 342,631.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,111.62x = 297,467,165,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,467,165,638.11/629,111.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,836.86

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