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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,233.72, 817,383.01 and 334,183.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,233.72, 817,383.01 and 334,183.81 is: 461,230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,233.72 : 817,383.01 = 334,183.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,233.72/817,383.01 = 334,183.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,233.72x = 817,383.01 × 334,183.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,233.72x = 273,156,168,511.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,156,168,511.07/592,233.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461,230.35

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