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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529,542, 730,265.04 and 348,407.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529,542, 730,265.04 and 348,407.64 is: 480,471.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529,542 : 730,265.04 = 348,407.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529,542/730,265.04 = 348,407.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529,542x = 730,265.04 × 348,407.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529,542x = 254,429,919,160.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,429,919,160.91/529,542
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,471.65

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