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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,476.45, 588,057.71 and 348,709.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,476.45, 588,057.71 and 348,709.48 is: 480,826.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,476.45 : 588,057.71 = 348,709.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,476.45/588,057.71 = 348,709.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,476.45x = 588,057.71 × 348,709.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,476.45x = 205,061,295,050.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,061,295,050.40/426,476.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,826.77

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