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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,042.49, 876,369.96 and 348,589.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,042.49, 876,369.96 and 348,589.23 is: 481,059.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,042.49 : 876,369.96 = 348,589.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,042.49/876,369.96 = 348,589.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,042.49x = 876,369.96 × 348,589.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,042.49x = 305,493,129,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,493,129,551.53/635,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,059.35

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