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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,661, 877,212.18 and 349,185.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,661, 877,212.18 and 349,185.87 is: 481,876.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,661 : 877,212.18 = 349,185.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,661/877,212.18 = 349,185.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,661x = 877,212.18 × 349,185.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,661x = 306,310,098,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,310,098,247.90/635,661
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,876.50

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