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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,297.78, 876,711.89 and 348,836.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,297.78, 876,711.89 and 348,836.14 is: 481,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,297.78 : 876,711.89 = 348,836.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,297.78/876,711.89 = 348,836.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,297.78x = 876,711.89 × 348,836.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,297.78x = 305,828,791,599.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,828,791,599.71/635,297.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,394.40

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