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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,349.56, 876,796.26 and 348,881.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,349.56, 876,796.26 and 348,881.72 is: 481,464.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,349.56 : 876,796.26 = 348,881.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,349.56/876,796.26 = 348,881.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,349.56x = 876,796.26 × 348,881.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,349.56x = 305,898,187,278.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,898,187,278.37/635,349.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,464.39

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