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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,252.87, 876,650.68 and 348,791.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,252.87, 876,650.68 and 348,791.51 is: 481,333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,252.87 : 876,650.68 = 348,791.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,252.87/876,650.68 = 348,791.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,252.87x = 876,650.68 × 348,791.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,252.87x = 305,768,317,047.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,768,317,047.34/635,252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,333.23

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