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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,031.23, 638,227.16 and 348,170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,031.23, 638,227.16 and 348,170.54 is: 480,945.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,031.23 : 638,227.16 = 348,170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,031.23/638,227.16 = 348,170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,031.23x = 638,227.16 × 348,170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,031.23x = 222,211,890,007.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,211,890,007.88/462,031.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,945.61

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