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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,053.59, 814,402.89 and 375,151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,053.59, 814,402.89 and 375,151.68 is: 517,791.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,053.59 : 814,402.89 = 375,151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,053.59/814,402.89 = 375,151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,053.59x = 814,402.89 × 375,151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,053.59x = 305,524,612,380.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,524,612,380.36/590,053.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517,791.29

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