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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,198.62, 868,307.42 and 342,718.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,198.62, 868,307.42 and 342,718.02 is: 472,958.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,198.62 : 868,307.42 = 342,718.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,198.62/868,307.42 = 342,718.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,198.62x = 868,307.42 × 342,718.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,198.62x = 297,584,599,733.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,584,599,733.71/629,198.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,958.13

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