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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,565.84, 716,216.73 and 346,183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,565.84, 716,216.73 and 346,183.68 is: 478,131.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,565.84 : 716,216.73 = 346,183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,565.84/716,216.73 = 346,183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,565.84x = 716,216.73 × 346,183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,565.84x = 247,942,543,268.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,942,543,268.97/518,565.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478,131.27

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