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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,083.37, 816,874.35 and 482,999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,083.37, 816,874.35 and 482,999.14 is: 666,375.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,083.37 : 816,874.35 = 482,999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,083.37/816,874.35 = 482,999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,083.37x = 816,874.35 × 482,999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,083.37x = 394,549,603,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,549,603,832.20/592,083.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666,375.08

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