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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 632,638.67, 873,040.41 and 346,158.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 632,638.67, 873,040.41 and 346,158.68 is: 477,698.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    632,638.67 : 873,040.41 = 346,158.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    632,638.67/873,040.41 = 346,158.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    632,638.67x = 873,040.41 × 346,158.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    632,638.67x = 302,210,511,547.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,210,511,547.06/632,638.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,698.45

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