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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,368.68, 717,845.72 and 348,293.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,368.68, 717,845.72 and 348,293.85 is: 480,469.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,368.68 : 717,845.72 = 348,293.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,368.68/717,845.72 = 348,293.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,368.68x = 717,845.72 × 348,293.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,368.68x = 250,021,247,783.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,021,247,783.35/520,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,469.44

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