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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,164.80, 730,821.60 and 348,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,164.80, 730,821.60 and 348,196.80 is: 521,278.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,164.80 : 730,821.60 = 348,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,164.80/730,821.60 = 348,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,164.80x = 730,821.60 × 348,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,164.80x = 254,469,742,490.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,469,742,490.88/488,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,278.35

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