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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538,483.64, 742,952.82 and 347,605.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538,483.64, 742,952.82 and 347,605.64 is: 479,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538,483.64 : 742,952.82 = 347,605.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538,483.64/742,952.82 = 347,605.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538,483.64x = 742,952.82 × 347,605.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538,483.64x = 258,254,590,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,254,590,485.91/538,483.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479,595.98

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