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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,950.32, 869,312.52 and 343,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,950.32, 869,312.52 and 343,476 is: 473,986.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,950.32 : 869,312.52 = 343,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,950.32/869,312.52 = 343,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,950.32x = 869,312.52 × 343,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,950.32x = 298,587,987,119.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,587,987,119.52/629,950.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473,986.56

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