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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,537.28, 868,761.46 and 343,057.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,537.28, 868,761.46 and 343,057.28 is: 473,419.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,537.28 : 868,761.46 = 343,057.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,537.28/868,761.46 = 343,057.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,537.28x = 868,761.46 × 343,057.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,537.28x = 298,034,943,436.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,034,943,436.43/629,537.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,419.05

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