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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,535.26, 872,908.50 and 346,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,535.26, 872,908.50 and 346,060.13 is: 477,568.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,535.26 : 872,908.50 = 346,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,535.26/872,908.50 = 346,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,535.26x = 872,908.50 × 346,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,535.26x = 302,078,832,468.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,078,832,468.10/632,535.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,568.37

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