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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,731.56, 716,440.05 and 348,670.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,731.56, 716,440.05 and 348,670.44 is: 481,562.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,731.56 : 716,440.05 = 348,670.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,731.56/716,440.05 = 348,670.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,731.56x = 716,440.05 × 348,670.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,731.56x = 249,801,467,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,801,467,467.12/518,731.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,562.12

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