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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520,391.16, 717,876.72 and 348,316.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520,391.16, 717,876.72 and 348,316.44 is: 480,500.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520,391.16 : 717,876.72 = 348,316.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520,391.16/717,876.72 = 348,316.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520,391.16x = 717,876.72 × 348,316.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520,391.16x = 250,048,263,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,048,263,469.28/520,391.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,500.60

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