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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,368.66, 816,618.51 and 422,307.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,368.66, 816,618.51 and 422,307.54 is: 582,178.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,368.66 : 816,618.51 = 422,307.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,368.66/816,618.51 = 422,307.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,368.66x = 816,618.51 × 422,307.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,368.66x = 344,864,154,076.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,864,154,076.57/592,368.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,178.26

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