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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,151.91, 815,849.91 and 361,860.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,151.91, 815,849.91 and 361,860.72 is: 499,404.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,151.91 : 815,849.91 = 361,860.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,151.91/815,849.91 = 361,860.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,151.91x = 815,849.91 × 361,860.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,151.91x = 295,224,035,844.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,224,035,844.54/591,151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499,404.69

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