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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,718.74, 714,672.31 and 348,051.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,718.74, 714,672.31 and 348,051.28 is: 480,458.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,718.74 : 714,672.31 = 348,051.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,718.74/714,672.31 = 348,051.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,718.74x = 714,672.31 × 348,051.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,718.74x = 248,742,608,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,742,608,749.12/517,718.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,458.96

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