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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512,945.93, 707,951.48 and 347,298.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512,945.93, 707,951.48 and 347,298.75 is: 479,330.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512,945.93 : 707,951.48 = 347,298.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512,945.93/707,951.48 = 347,298.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512,945.93x = 707,951.48 × 347,298.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512,945.93x = 245,870,662,328.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,870,662,328.16/512,945.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,330.57

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