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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 635,878.64, 877,534.08 and 349,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 635,878.64, 877,534.08 and 349,409 is: 482,196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    635,878.64 : 877,534.08 = 349,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    635,878.64/877,534.08 = 349,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    635,878.64x = 877,534.08 × 349,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    635,878.64x = 306,618,305,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,618,305,358.72/635,878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,196.27

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