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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,467.95, 814,871.71 and 332,361.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,467.95, 814,871.71 and 332,361.57 is: 458,673.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,467.95 : 814,871.71 = 332,361.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,467.95/814,871.71 = 332,361.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,467.95x = 814,871.71 × 332,361.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,467.95x = 270,832,040,884.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,832,040,884.19/590,467.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,673.57

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