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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,883.02, 972,105.21 and 348,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,883.02, 972,105.21 and 348,013.73 is: 522,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,883.02 : 972,105.21 = 348,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,883.02/972,105.21 = 348,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,883.02x = 972,105.21 × 348,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,883.02x = 338,305,960,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,305,960,084.53/647,883.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,171.36

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