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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,227.52, 876,621.29 and 348,741.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,227.52, 876,621.29 and 348,741.45 is: 481,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,227.52 : 876,621.29 = 348,741.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,227.52/876,621.29 = 348,741.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,227.52x = 876,621.29 × 348,741.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,227.52x = 305,714,178,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,714,178,031.76/635,227.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,267.22

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