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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,437.80, 731,231.10 and 348,469.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,437.80, 731,231.10 and 348,469.80 is: 521,687.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,437.80 : 731,231.10 = 348,469.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,437.80/731,231.10 = 348,469.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,437.80x = 731,231.10 × 348,469.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,437.80x = 254,811,955,170.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,811,955,170.78/488,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521,687.62

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