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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,031.53, 816,372.66 and 477,189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,031.53, 816,372.66 and 477,189.46 is: 658,012.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,031.53 : 816,372.66 = 477,189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,031.53/816,372.66 = 477,189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,031.53x = 816,372.66 × 477,189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,031.53x = 389,564,428,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,564,428,784.16/592,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658,012.98

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