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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 637,690.91, 879,995.48 and 347,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 637,690.91, 879,995.48 and 347,295.92 is: 479,258.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    637,690.91 : 879,995.48 = 347,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    637,690.91/879,995.48 = 347,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    637,690.91x = 879,995.48 × 347,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    637,690.91x = 305,618,833,685.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,618,833,685.99/637,690.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,258.57

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