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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,051.59, 559,978.83 and 348,671.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,051.59, 559,978.83 and 348,671.37 is: 480,846.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,051.59 : 559,978.83 = 348,671.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,051.59/559,978.83 = 348,671.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,051.59x = 559,978.83 × 348,671.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,051.59x = 195,248,585,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,248,585,827.10/406,051.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,846.75

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