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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 597,289.61, 824,233.06 and 348,954.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 597,289.61, 824,233.06 and 348,954.57 is: 481,541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    597,289.61 : 824,233.06 = 348,954.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    597,289.61/824,233.06 = 348,954.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    597,289.61x = 824,233.06 × 348,954.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    597,289.61x = 287,619,888,414.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,619,888,414.53/597,289.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,541.76

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