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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 488,863.20, 733,294.80 and 347,145.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 488,863.20, 733,294.80 and 347,145.60 is: 520,718.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    488,863.20 : 733,294.80 = 347,145.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    488,863.20/733,294.80 = 347,145.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    488,863.20x = 733,294.80 × 347,145.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    488,863.20x = 254,560,063,322.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,560,063,322.88/488,863.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520,718.40

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