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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,575.76, 814,887.24 and 348,897.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,575.76, 814,887.24 and 348,897.68 is: 481,415.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,575.76 : 814,887.24 = 348,897.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,575.76/814,887.24 = 348,897.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,575.76x = 814,887.24 × 348,897.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,575.76x = 284,312,267,497.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,312,267,497.60/590,575.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,415.40

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