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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,273.31, 713,935.96 and 342,535.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,273.31, 713,935.96 and 342,535.52 is: 472,764.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,273.31 : 713,935.96 = 342,535.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,273.31/713,935.96 = 342,535.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,273.31x = 713,935.96 × 342,535.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,273.31x = 244,548,426,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,548,426,766.23/517,273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,764.44

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