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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,478.84, 814,905.90 and 335,814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,478.84, 814,905.90 and 335,814.84 is: 463,450.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,478.84 : 814,905.90 = 335,814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,478.84/814,905.90 = 335,814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,478.84x = 814,905.90 × 335,814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,478.84x = 273,657,494,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,657,494,423.56/590,478.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,450.13

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