Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,558.96, 868,765.92 and 343,072.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 629,558.96, 868,765.92 and 343,072.88 is: 473,426.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
629,558.96 : 868,765.92 = 343,072.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
629,558.96/868,765.92 = 343,072.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
629,558.96x = 868,765.92 × 343,072.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
629,558.96x = 298,050,026,220.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 298,050,026,220.25/629,558.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,426.71
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