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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 487,967.80, 730,526.10 and 347,999.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 487,967.80, 730,526.10 and 347,999.80 is: 520,983.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    487,967.80 : 730,526.10 = 347,999.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    487,967.80/730,526.10 = 347,999.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    487,967.80x = 730,526.10 × 347,999.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    487,967.80x = 254,222,936,694.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,222,936,694.78/487,967.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,983.02

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