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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,359.66, 816,606.09 and 422,298.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,359.66, 816,606.09 and 422,298.54 is: 582,165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,359.66 : 816,606.09 = 422,298.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,359.66/816,606.09 = 422,298.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,359.66x = 816,606.09 × 422,298.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,359.66x = 344,851,559,562.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,851,559,562.11/592,359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,165.84

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