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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,250.40, 730,820.40 and 348,282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,250.40, 730,820.40 and 348,282.40 is: 521,314.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,250.40 : 730,820.40 = 348,282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,250.40/730,820.40 = 348,282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,250.40x = 730,820.40 × 348,282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,250.40x = 254,531,882,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,531,882,880.96/488,250.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,314.23

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