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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662,226, 914,801.16 and 590,583.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662,226, 914,801.16 and 590,583.12 is: 815,833.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662,226 : 914,801.16 = 590,583.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662,226/914,801.16 = 590,583.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662,226x = 914,801.16 × 590,583.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662,226x = 540,266,123,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,266,123,252.42/662,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815,833.45

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