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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,059.74, 876,385.26 and 348,582.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,059.74, 876,385.26 and 348,582.18 is: 481,044.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,059.74 : 876,385.26 = 348,582.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,059.74/876,385.26 = 348,582.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,059.74x = 876,385.26 × 348,582.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,059.74x = 305,492,284,450.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,492,284,450.67/635,059.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,044.96

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