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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,901.79, 814,133.58 and 335,291.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,901.79, 814,133.58 and 335,291.25 is: 462,741.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,901.79 : 814,133.58 = 335,291.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,901.79/814,133.58 = 335,291.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,901.79x = 814,133.58 × 335,291.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,901.79x = 272,971,865,705.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,971,865,705.18/589,901.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,741.21

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