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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 457,427.49, 631,565.01 and 349,810.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 457,427.49, 631,565.01 and 349,810.08 is: 482,978.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    457,427.49 : 631,565.01 = 349,810.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    457,427.49/631,565.01 = 349,810.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    457,427.49x = 631,565.01 × 349,810.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    457,427.49x = 220,927,806,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,927,806,673.30/457,427.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,978.86

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