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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,719.99, 714,674.03 and 348,052.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,719.99, 714,674.03 and 348,052.53 is: 480,460.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,719.99 : 714,674.03 = 348,052.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,719.99/714,674.03 = 348,052.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,719.99x = 714,674.03 × 348,052.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,719.99x = 248,744,102,526.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,744,102,526.53/517,719.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,460.69

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