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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,907.22, 814,134.42 and 360,598.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,907.22, 814,134.42 and 360,598.72 is: 497,664.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,907.22 : 814,134.42 = 360,598.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,907.22/814,134.42 = 360,598.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,907.22x = 814,134.42 × 360,598.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,907.22x = 293,575,829,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,575,829,759.94/589,907.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,664.41

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