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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518,734.13, 716,443.58 and 348,673.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518,734.13, 716,443.58 and 348,673.01 is: 481,565.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518,734.13 : 716,443.58 = 348,673.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518,734.13/716,443.58 = 348,673.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518,734.13x = 716,443.58 × 348,673.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518,734.13x = 249,804,536,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,804,536,823.24/518,734.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,565.65

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