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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,033.22, 812,844.48 and 359,973.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,033.22, 812,844.48 and 359,973.74 is: 496,750.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,033.22 : 812,844.48 = 359,973.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,033.22/812,844.48 = 359,973.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,033.22x = 812,844.48 × 359,973.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,033.22x = 292,602,667,503.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,602,667,503.96/589,033.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,750.71

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