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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,491.80, 732,737.70 and 346,774.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,491.80, 732,737.70 and 346,774.20 is: 520,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,491.80 : 732,737.70 = 346,774.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,491.80/732,737.70 = 346,774.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,491.80x = 732,737.70 × 346,774.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,491.80x = 254,094,529,727.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,094,529,727.34/488,491.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,161.30

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