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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,333.16, 816,569.50 and 422,272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,333.16, 816,569.50 and 422,272.04 is: 582,129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,333.16 : 816,569.50 = 422,272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,333.16/816,569.50 = 422,272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,333.16x = 816,569.50 × 422,272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,333.16x = 344,814,468,566.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,814,468,566.78/592,333.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,129.27

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