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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 589,968.91, 814,227.06 and 335,358.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 589,968.91, 814,227.06 and 335,358.37 is: 462,834.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    589,968.91 : 814,227.06 = 335,358.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    589,968.91/814,227.06 = 335,358.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    589,968.91x = 814,227.06 × 335,358.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    589,968.91x = 273,057,859,651.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,057,859,651.49/589,968.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,834.32

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