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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,183.76, 814,516.66 and 360,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,183.76, 814,516.66 and 360,875.44 is: 498,046.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,183.76 : 814,516.66 = 360,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,183.76/814,516.66 = 360,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,183.76x = 814,516.66 × 360,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,183.76x = 293,939,058,064.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,939,058,064.83/590,183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,046.67

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