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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,330.82, 814,632.39 and 348,691.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,330.82, 814,632.39 and 348,691.62 is: 481,180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,330.82 : 814,632.39 = 348,691.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,330.82/814,632.39 = 348,691.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,330.82x = 814,632.39 × 348,691.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,330.82x = 284,055,487,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,055,487,773.57/590,330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,180.18

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