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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,247.56, 878,038.44 and 345,878.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,247.56, 878,038.44 and 345,878.66 is: 477,321.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,247.56 : 878,038.44 = 345,878.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,247.56/878,038.44 = 345,878.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,247.56x = 878,038.44 × 345,878.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,247.56x = 303,694,759,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,694,759,055.69/636,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477,321.69

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