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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,451.39, 814,683.83 and 437,842.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,451.39, 814,683.83 and 437,842.53 is: 604,119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,451.39 : 814,683.83 = 437,842.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,451.39/814,683.83 = 437,842.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,451.39x = 814,683.83 × 437,842.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,451.39x = 356,703,227,088.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,703,227,088.08/590,451.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,119.55

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