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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,332.16, 816,568.12 and 422,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,332.16, 816,568.12 and 422,271.04 is: 582,127.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,332.16 : 816,568.12 = 422,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,332.16/816,568.12 = 422,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,332.16x = 816,568.12 × 422,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,332.16x = 344,813,069,263.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,813,069,263.25/592,332.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,127.89

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