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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,196.62, 814,447.76 and 348,557.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,196.62, 814,447.76 and 348,557.06 is: 480,994.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,196.62 : 814,447.76 = 348,557.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,196.62/814,447.76 = 348,557.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,196.62x = 814,447.76 × 348,557.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,196.62x = 283,881,516,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,881,516,749.19/590,196.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,994.82

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