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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,217.09, 868,319.96 and 342,738.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,217.09, 868,319.96 and 342,738.45 is: 472,979.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,217.09 : 868,319.96 = 342,738.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,217.09/868,319.96 = 342,738.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,217.09x = 868,319.96 × 342,738.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,217.09x = 297,606,635,480.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,606,635,480.77/629,217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,979.26

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