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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,268.47, 818,661.14 and 348,226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,268.47, 818,661.14 and 348,226.73 is: 480,523.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,268.47 : 818,661.14 = 348,226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,268.47/818,661.14 = 348,226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,268.47x = 818,661.14 × 348,226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,268.47x = 285,079,690,301.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,079,690,301.66/593,268.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,523.92

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