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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,306.82, 814,619.58 and 335,658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,306.82, 814,619.58 and 335,658 is: 463,205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,306.82 : 814,619.58 = 335,658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,306.82/814,619.58 = 335,658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,306.82x = 814,619.58 × 335,658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,306.82x = 273,433,578,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,433,578,983.64/590,306.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,205.86

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