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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,237.94, 814,426.79 and 332,079.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,237.94, 814,426.79 and 332,079.06 is: 458,211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,237.94 : 814,426.79 = 332,079.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,237.94/814,426.79 = 332,079.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,237.94x = 814,426.79 × 332,079.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,237.94x = 270,454,081,201.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,454,081,201.62/590,237.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,211.96

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