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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,818.92, 714,810.34 and 348,151.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,818.92, 714,810.34 and 348,151.40 is: 480,597.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,818.92 : 714,810.34 = 348,151.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,818.92/714,810.34 = 348,151.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,818.92x = 714,810.34 × 348,151.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,818.92x = 248,862,220,605.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,862,220,605.48/517,818.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,597.00

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