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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462,965.69, 639,111.09 and 348,288.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462,965.69, 639,111.09 and 348,288.11 is: 480,801.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462,965.69 : 639,111.09 = 348,288.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462,965.69/639,111.09 = 348,288.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462,965.69x = 639,111.09 × 348,288.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462,965.69x = 222,594,794,123.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,594,794,123.33/462,965.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,801.92

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