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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 590,719.43, 814,950.11 and 438,133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 590,719.43, 814,950.11 and 438,133.05 is: 604,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    590,719.43 : 814,950.11 = 438,133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    590,719.43/814,950.11 = 438,133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    590,719.43x = 814,950.11 × 438,133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    590,719.43x = 357,056,578,387.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,056,578,387.47/590,719.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,443.60

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