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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,499.58, 872,846.31 and 346,014.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,499.58, 872,846.31 and 346,014.46 is: 477,498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,499.58 : 872,846.31 = 346,014.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,499.58/872,846.31 = 346,014.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,499.58x = 872,846.31 × 346,014.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,499.58x = 302,017,444,617.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,017,444,617.64/632,499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,498.25

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