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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,522.73, 777,741.09 and 348,731.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,522.73, 777,741.09 and 348,731.97 is: 481,299.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,522.73 : 777,741.09 = 348,731.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,522.73/777,741.09 = 348,731.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,522.73x = 777,741.09 × 348,731.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,522.73x = 271,223,182,465.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,223,182,465.65/563,522.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,299.45

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