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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,265.28, 814,483.92 and 335,588.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,265.28, 814,483.92 and 335,588.32 is: 463,065.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,265.28 : 814,483.92 = 335,588.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,265.28/814,483.92 = 335,588.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,265.28x = 814,483.92 × 335,588.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,265.28x = 273,331,290,379.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,331,290,379.81/590,265.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,065.17

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