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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530,055.40, 731,590.50 and 348,783.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530,055.40, 731,590.50 and 348,783.88 is: 481,396.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530,055.40 : 731,590.50 = 348,783.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530,055.40/731,590.50 = 348,783.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530,055.40x = 731,590.50 × 348,783.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530,055.40x = 255,166,973,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,166,973,161.14/530,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,396.80

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