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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,346.03, 814,887.87 and 348,629.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,346.03, 814,887.87 and 348,629.58 is: 481,233.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,346.03 : 814,887.87 = 348,629.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,346.03/814,887.87 = 348,629.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,346.03x = 814,887.87 × 348,629.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,346.03x = 284,094,015,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,094,015,865.20/590,346.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,233.04

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