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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,229.02, 876,623.36 and 348,742.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,229.02, 876,623.36 and 348,742.95 is: 481,269.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,229.02 : 876,623.36 = 348,742.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,229.02/876,623.36 = 348,742.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,229.02x = 876,623.36 × 348,742.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,229.02x = 305,716,214,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,716,214,861.60/635,229.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,269.29

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