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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,919.83, 814,151.79 and 360,611.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,919.83, 814,151.79 and 360,611.35 is: 497,681.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,919.83 : 814,151.79 = 360,611.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,919.83/814,151.79 = 360,611.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,919.83x = 814,151.79 × 360,611.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,919.83x = 293,592,374,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,592,374,061.44/589,919.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,681.82

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