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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 472,438.80, 706,930.20 and 348,022.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 472,438.80, 706,930.20 and 348,022.80 is: 520,761.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    472,438.80 : 706,930.20 = 348,022.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    472,438.80/706,930.20 = 348,022.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    472,438.80x = 706,930.20 × 348,022.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    472,438.80x = 246,027,827,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,027,827,608.56/472,438.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,761.27

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