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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,001.16, 817,058.08 and 440,048.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,001.16, 817,058.08 and 440,048.40 is: 607,338.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,001.16 : 817,058.08 = 440,048.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,001.16/817,058.08 = 440,048.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,001.16x = 817,058.08 × 440,048.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,001.16x = 359,545,100,811.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,545,100,811.07/592,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,338.51

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