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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,456.70, 732,685.05 and 346,739.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,456.70, 732,685.05 and 346,739.10 is: 520,108.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,456.70 : 732,685.05 = 346,739.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,456.70/732,685.05 = 346,739.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,456.70x = 732,685.05 × 346,739.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,456.70x = 254,050,554,820.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,050,554,820.46/488,456.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,108.65

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