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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,270.80, 730,980.60 and 348,302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,270.80, 730,980.60 and 348,302.80 is: 521,437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,270.80 : 730,980.60 = 348,302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,270.80/730,980.60 = 348,302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,270.80x = 730,980.60 × 348,302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,270.80x = 254,602,589,725.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,602,589,725.68/488,270.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,437.26

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