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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,004.16, 817,062.22 and 440,051.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,004.16, 817,062.22 and 440,051.40 is: 607,342.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,004.16 : 817,062.22 = 440,051.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,004.16/817,062.22 = 440,051.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,004.16x = 817,062.22 × 440,051.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,004.16x = 359,549,373,798.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,549,373,798.11/592,004.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,342.65

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