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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,575.08, 868,813.68 and 343,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,575.08, 868,813.68 and 343,095.24 is: 473,471.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,575.08 : 868,813.68 = 343,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,575.08/868,813.68 = 343,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,575.08x = 868,813.68 × 343,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,575.08x = 298,085,838,054.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,085,838,054.88/629,575.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,471.47

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