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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,205.31, 817,024.05 and 388,369.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,205.31, 817,024.05 and 388,369.35 is: 535,805.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,205.31 : 817,024.05 = 388,369.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,205.31/817,024.05 = 388,369.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,205.31x = 817,024.05 × 388,369.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,205.31x = 317,307,099,232.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,307,099,232.87/592,205.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,805.90

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