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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,388.16, 717,872.58 and 348,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,388.16, 717,872.58 and 348,313.44 is: 480,496.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,388.16 : 717,872.58 = 348,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,388.16/717,872.58 = 348,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,388.16x = 717,872.58 × 348,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,388.16x = 250,044,667,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,044,667,821.48/520,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,496.46

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