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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,875.52, 877,507.98 and 349,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,875.52, 877,507.98 and 349,414.04 is: 482,191.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,875.52 : 877,507.98 = 349,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,875.52/877,507.98 = 349,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,875.52x = 877,507.98 × 349,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,875.52x = 306,613,608,424.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,613,608,424.04/635,875.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,191.25

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