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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,403, 868,565.19 and 342,925.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,403, 868,565.19 and 342,925.17 is: 473,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,403 : 868,565.19 = 342,925.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,403/868,565.19 = 342,925.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,403x = 868,565.19 × 342,925.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,403x = 297,852,865,436.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,852,865,436.83/629,403
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,230.77

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