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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,454.63, 814,938.66 and 369,794.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,454.63, 814,938.66 and 369,794.21 is: 510,385.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,454.63 : 814,938.66 = 369,794.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,454.63/814,938.66 = 369,794.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,454.63x = 814,938.66 × 369,794.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,454.63x = 301,359,593,898.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,359,593,898.47/590,454.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,385.69

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