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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 475,712.39, 712,281.40 and 348,387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 475,712.39, 712,281.40 and 348,387.99 is: 521,639.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    475,712.39 : 712,281.40 = 348,387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    475,712.39/712,281.40 = 348,387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    475,712.39x = 712,281.40 × 348,387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    475,712.39x = 248,150,281,718.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,150,281,718.36/475,712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,639.30

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