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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,274.16, 817,314.84 and 362,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,274.16, 817,314.84 and 362,795.76 is: 500,643.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,274.16 : 817,314.84 = 362,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,274.16/817,314.84 = 362,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,274.16x = 817,314.84 × 362,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,274.16x = 296,518,358,537.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,518,358,537.08/592,274.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,643.75

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