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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,966.80, 730,524.60 and 347,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,966.80, 730,524.60 and 347,998.80 is: 520,981.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,966.80 : 730,524.60 = 347,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,966.80/730,524.60 = 347,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,966.80x = 730,524.60 × 347,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,966.80x = 254,221,684,170.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,221,684,170.48/487,966.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,981.52

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