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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,668.16, 868,942.72 and 343,188.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,668.16, 868,942.72 and 343,188.48 is: 473,600.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,668.16 : 868,942.72 = 343,188.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,668.16/868,942.72 = 343,188.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,668.16x = 868,942.72 × 343,188.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,668.16x = 298,211,131,283.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,211,131,283.87/629,668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,600.46

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