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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,541.83, 872,906.63 and 346,061.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,541.83, 872,906.63 and 346,061.23 is: 477,563.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,541.83 : 872,906.63 = 346,061.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,541.83/872,906.63 = 346,061.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,541.83x = 872,906.63 × 346,061.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,541.83x = 302,079,138,140.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,079,138,140.38/632,541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,563.90

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