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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 587,904.72, 811,455.48 and 361,419

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 587,904.72, 811,455.48 and 361,419 is: 498,848.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    587,904.72 : 811,455.48 = 361,419 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    587,904.72/811,455.48 = 361,419/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    587,904.72x = 811,455.48 × 361,419
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    587,904.72x = 293,275,428,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,275,428,126.12/587,904.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,848.57

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