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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,024.56, 817,068.72 and 388,246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,024.56, 817,068.72 and 388,246.92 is: 535,829.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,024.56 : 817,068.72 = 388,246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,024.56/817,068.72 = 388,246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,024.56x = 817,068.72 × 388,246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,024.56x = 317,224,413,968.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,224,413,968.34/592,024.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,829.82

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