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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,161.41, 814,491.86 and 335,550.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,161.41, 814,491.86 and 335,550.87 is: 463,099.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,161.41 : 814,491.86 = 335,550.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,161.41/814,491.86 = 335,550.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,161.41x = 814,491.86 × 335,550.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,161.41x = 273,303,450,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,303,450,553.16/590,161.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,099.49

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