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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,226.77, 876,614.43 and 348,765.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,226.77, 876,614.43 and 348,765.32 is: 481,296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,226.77 : 876,614.43 = 348,765.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,226.77/876,614.43 = 348,765.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,226.77x = 876,614.43 × 348,765.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,226.77x = 305,732,707,812.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,732,707,812.50/635,226.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,296.96

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