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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,246.94, 817,352.80 and 350,407.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,246.94, 817,352.80 and 350,407.58 is: 483,593.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,246.94 : 817,352.80 = 350,407.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,246.94/817,352.80 = 350,407.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,246.94x = 817,352.80 × 350,407.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,246.94x = 286,406,616,654.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,406,616,654.22/592,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483,593.24

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