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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,073.76, 817,213.68 and 365,589.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,073.76, 817,213.68 and 365,589.12 is: 504,606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,073.76 : 817,213.68 = 365,589.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,073.76/817,213.68 = 365,589.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,073.76x = 817,213.68 × 365,589.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,073.76x = 298,764,430,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,764,430,123.16/592,073.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,606.77

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