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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,588.58, 872,993.01 and 346,102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,588.58, 872,993.01 and 346,102.14 is: 477,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,588.58 : 872,993.01 = 346,102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,588.58/872,993.01 = 346,102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,588.58x = 872,993.01 × 346,102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,588.58x = 302,144,748,966.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,144,748,966.04/632,588.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,632.32

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