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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,910.43, 714,145.16 and 354,593.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,910.43, 714,145.16 and 354,593.81 is: 488,948.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,910.43 : 714,145.16 = 354,593.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,910.43/714,145.16 = 354,593.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,910.43x = 714,145.16 × 354,593.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,910.43x = 253,231,453,177.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,231,453,177.46/517,910.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,948.36

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