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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,294.72, 832,830.16 and 348,596.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,294.72, 832,830.16 and 348,596.64 is: 481,227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,294.72 : 832,830.16 = 348,596.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,294.72/832,830.16 = 348,596.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,294.72x = 832,830.16 × 348,596.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,294.72x = 290,321,795,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,321,795,466.66/603,294.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481,227.14

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