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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,535.48, 868,747.50 and 343,058.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,535.48, 868,747.50 and 343,058.04 is: 473,413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,535.48 : 868,747.50 = 343,058.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,535.48/868,747.50 = 343,058.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,535.48x = 868,747.50 × 343,058.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,535.48x = 298,030,814,604.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,030,814,604.90/629,535.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,413.85

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