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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,182.04, 814,514.29 and 360,873.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,182.04, 814,514.29 and 360,873.72 is: 498,044.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,182.04 : 814,514.29 = 360,873.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,182.04/814,514.29 = 360,873.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,182.04x = 814,514.29 × 360,873.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,182.04x = 293,936,801,825.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,936,801,825.46/590,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,044.30

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