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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,166.72, 868,220.16 and 342,685.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,166.72, 868,220.16 and 342,685.44 is: 472,889.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,166.72 : 868,220.16 = 342,685.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,166.72/868,220.16 = 342,685.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,166.72x = 868,220.16 × 342,685.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,166.72x = 297,526,407,546.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,526,407,546.47/629,166.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,889.61

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