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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 563,534.64, 777,757.59 and 348,744.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 563,534.64, 777,757.59 and 348,744.06 is: 481,316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    563,534.64 : 777,757.59 = 348,744.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    563,534.64/777,757.59 = 348,744.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    563,534.64x = 777,757.59 × 348,744.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    563,534.64x = 271,238,339,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,238,339,632.42/563,534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,316.18

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