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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 647,887.02, 972,111.22 and 348,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 647,887.02, 972,111.22 and 348,017.74 is: 522,177.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    647,887.02 : 972,111.22 = 348,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    647,887.02/972,111.22 = 348,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    647,887.02x = 972,111.22 × 348,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    647,887.02x = 338,311,949,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,311,949,813.04/647,887.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522,177.38

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