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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,150.24, 817,259.31 and 388,791.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,150.24, 817,259.31 and 388,791.10 is: 536,592.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,150.24 : 817,259.31 = 388,791.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,150.24/817,259.31 = 388,791.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,150.24x = 817,259.31 × 388,791.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,150.24x = 317,743,140,089.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,743,140,089.89/592,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536,592.10

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