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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,212.70, 868,326.72 and 342,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,212.70, 868,326.72 and 342,732.08 is: 472,977.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,212.70 : 868,326.72 = 342,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,212.70/868,326.72 = 342,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,212.70x = 868,326.72 × 342,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,212.70x = 297,603,422,865.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,603,422,865.18/629,212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,977.46

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