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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,194.62, 868,301.90 and 342,714.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,194.62, 868,301.90 and 342,714.02 is: 472,952.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,194.62 : 868,301.90 = 342,714.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,194.62/868,301.90 = 342,714.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,194.62x = 868,301.90 × 342,714.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,194.62x = 297,579,234,722.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,579,234,722.64/629,194.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,952.61

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