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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,731.94, 716,440.57 and 348,670.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,731.94, 716,440.57 and 348,670.82 is: 481,562.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,731.94 : 716,440.57 = 348,670.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,731.94/716,440.57 = 348,670.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,731.94x = 716,440.57 × 348,670.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,731.94x = 249,801,921,023.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,801,921,023.17/518,731.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,562.64

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