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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,258.71, 876,658.53 and 348,797.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,258.71, 876,658.53 and 348,797.17 is: 481,340.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,258.71 : 876,658.53 = 348,797.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,258.71/876,658.53 = 348,797.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,258.71x = 876,658.53 × 348,797.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,258.71x = 305,776,014,320.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,776,014,320.36/635,258.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,340.92

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