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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,060.55, 812,646.87 and 371,136.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,060.55, 812,646.87 and 371,136.94 is: 512,007.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,060.55 : 812,646.87 = 371,136.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,060.55/812,646.87 = 371,136.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,060.55x = 812,646.87 × 371,136.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,060.55x = 301,603,272,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,603,272,632.38/589,060.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512,007.25

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