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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,201.64, 868,311.54 and 342,721.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,201.64, 868,311.54 and 342,721.02 is: 472,962.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,201.64 : 868,311.54 = 342,721.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,201.64/868,311.54 = 342,721.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,201.64x = 868,311.54 × 342,721.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,201.64x = 297,588,616,666.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,588,616,666.57/629,201.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,962.24

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