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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,625.95, 868,858.51 and 343,139.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,625.95, 868,858.51 and 343,139.88 is: 473,519.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,625.95 : 868,858.51 = 343,139.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,625.95/868,858.51 = 343,139.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,625.95x = 868,858.51 × 343,139.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,625.95x = 298,140,004,858.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,140,004,858.38/629,625.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,519.25

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