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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,443.71, 868,607.94 and 342,965.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,443.71, 868,607.94 and 342,965.94 is: 473,279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,443.71 : 868,607.94 = 342,965.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,443.71/868,607.94 = 342,965.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,443.71x = 868,607.94 × 342,965.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,443.71x = 297,902,938,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,902,938,633.56/629,443.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,279.71

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