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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,035.46, 653,305.80 and 346,354.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,035.46, 653,305.80 and 346,354.79 is: 518,938.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,035.46 : 653,305.80 = 346,354.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,035.46/653,305.80 = 346,354.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,035.46x = 653,305.80 × 346,354.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,035.46x = 226,275,593,164.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,275,593,164.78/436,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518,938.51

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