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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,187.06, 817,168.41 and 350,427.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,187.06, 817,168.41 and 350,427.57 is: 483,560.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,187.06 : 817,168.41 = 350,427.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,187.06/817,168.41 = 350,427.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,187.06x = 817,168.41 × 350,427.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,187.06x = 286,358,340,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,358,340,197.06/592,187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,560.62

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