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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,437.20, 732,655.80 and 346,719.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,437.20, 732,655.80 and 346,719.60 is: 520,079.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,437.20 : 732,655.80 = 346,719.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,437.20/732,655.80 = 346,719.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,437.20x = 732,655.80 × 346,719.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,437.20x = 254,026,125,913.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,026,125,913.68/488,437.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,079.40

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