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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,223.16, 876,609.48 and 348,761.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,223.16, 876,609.48 and 348,761.71 is: 481,291.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,223.16 : 876,609.48 = 348,761.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,223.16/876,609.48 = 348,761.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,223.16x = 876,609.48 × 348,761.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,223.16x = 305,727,821,247.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,727,821,247.01/635,223.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,291.99

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