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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539,127.23, 744,234.71 and 348,233.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539,127.23, 744,234.71 and 348,233.72 is: 480,716.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539,127.23 : 744,234.71 = 348,233.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539,127.23/744,234.71 = 348,233.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539,127.23x = 744,234.71 × 348,233.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539,127.23x = 259,167,616,154.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,167,616,154.08/539,127.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,716.99

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