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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 517,982.02, 714,925.47 and 348,117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 517,982.02, 714,925.47 and 348,117.73 is: 480,476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    517,982.02 : 714,925.47 = 348,117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    517,982.02/714,925.47 = 348,117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    517,982.02x = 714,925.47 × 348,117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    517,982.02x = 248,878,231,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,878,231,735.58/517,982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,476.58

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