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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,253.28, 817,121.88 and 362,570.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,253.28, 817,121.88 and 362,570.40 is: 500,232.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,253.28 : 817,121.88 = 362,570.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,253.28/817,121.88 = 362,570.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,253.28x = 817,121.88 × 362,570.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,253.28x = 296,264,206,880.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,264,206,880.35/592,253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,232.28

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