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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,545.83, 868,770.50 and 343,065.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,545.83, 868,770.50 and 343,065.93 is: 473,429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,545.83 : 868,770.50 = 343,065.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,545.83/868,770.50 = 343,065.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,545.83x = 868,770.50 × 343,065.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,545.83x = 298,045,559,539.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,045,559,539.07/629,545.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,429.49

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