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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 636,723, 878,668.32 and 350,226

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 636,723, 878,668.32 and 350,226 is: 483,306.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    636,723 : 878,668.32 = 350,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    636,723/878,668.32 = 350,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    636,723x = 878,668.32 × 350,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    636,723x = 307,732,491,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,732,491,040.32/636,723
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,306.70

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