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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,927.66, 814,162.60 and 360,619.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,927.66, 814,162.60 and 360,619.19 is: 497,692.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,927.66 : 814,162.60 = 360,619.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,927.66/814,162.60 = 360,619.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,927.66x = 814,162.60 × 360,619.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,927.66x = 293,602,659,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,602,659,826.48/589,927.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,692.65

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