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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,947.45, 714,877.74 and 348,083.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,947.45, 714,877.74 and 348,083.16 is: 480,428.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,947.45 : 714,877.74 = 348,083.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,947.45/714,877.74 = 348,083.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,947.45x = 714,877.74 × 348,083.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,947.45x = 248,836,902,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,836,902,752.86/517,947.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,428.86

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