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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,858.21, 640,514.42 and 348,937.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,858.21, 640,514.42 and 348,937.66 is: 481,827.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,858.21 : 640,514.42 = 348,937.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,858.21/640,514.42 = 348,937.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,858.21x = 640,514.42 × 348,937.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,858.21x = 223,499,602,911.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,499,602,911.06/463,858.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,827.42

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