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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511,753.24, 706,346.10 and 348,679.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511,753.24, 706,346.10 and 348,679.48 is: 481,263.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511,753.24 : 706,346.10 = 348,679.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511,753.24/706,346.10 = 348,679.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511,753.24x = 706,346.10 × 348,679.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511,753.24x = 246,288,390,848.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,288,390,848.03/511,753.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,263.96

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