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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,329.82, 814,631.01 and 348,690.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,329.82, 814,631.01 and 348,690.62 is: 481,178.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,329.82 : 814,631.01 = 348,690.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,329.82/814,631.01 = 348,690.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,329.82x = 814,631.01 × 348,690.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,329.82x = 284,054,191,948.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,054,191,948.13/590,329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,178.80

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