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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,442.70, 732,664.05 and 346,725.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,442.70, 732,664.05 and 346,725.10 is: 520,087.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,442.70 : 732,664.05 = 346,725.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,442.70/732,664.05 = 346,725.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,442.70x = 732,664.05 × 346,725.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,442.70x = 254,033,016,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,033,016,002.66/488,442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,087.65

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