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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,002.16, 817,059.46 and 440,049.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,002.16, 817,059.46 and 440,049.40 is: 607,339.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,002.16 : 817,059.46 = 440,049.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,002.16/817,059.46 = 440,049.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,002.16x = 817,059.46 × 440,049.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,002.16x = 359,546,525,137.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,546,525,137.32/592,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,339.89

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