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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,471.84, 876,950.09 and 348,991.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,471.84, 876,950.09 and 348,991.92 is: 481,608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,471.84 : 876,950.09 = 348,991.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,471.84/876,950.09 = 348,991.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,471.84x = 876,950.09 × 348,991.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,471.84x = 306,048,495,653.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,048,495,653.27/635,471.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,608.27

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