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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,164.96, 817,265.52 and 337,457.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,164.96, 817,265.52 and 337,457.76 is: 465,736.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,164.96 : 817,265.52 = 337,457.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,164.96/817,265.52 = 337,457.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,164.96x = 817,265.52 × 337,457.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,164.96x = 275,792,591,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,792,591,704.44/592,164.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,736.09

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