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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,232.58, 816,904.35 and 388,296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,232.58, 816,904.35 and 388,296.63 is: 535,602.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,232.58 : 816,904.35 = 388,296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,232.58/816,904.35 = 388,296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,232.58x = 816,904.35 × 388,296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,232.58x = 317,201,206,137.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,201,206,137.34/592,232.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535,602.43

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