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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,216.31, 813,095.61 and 360,157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,216.31, 813,095.61 and 360,157.11 is: 497,002.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,216.31 : 813,095.61 = 360,157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,216.31/813,095.61 = 360,157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,216.31x = 813,095.61 × 360,157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,216.31x = 292,842,168,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,842,168,775.69/589,216.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,002.83

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