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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,371.66, 816,622.65 and 422,310.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,371.66, 816,622.65 and 422,310.54 is: 582,182.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,371.66 : 816,622.65 = 422,310.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,371.66/816,622.65 = 422,310.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,371.66x = 816,622.65 × 422,310.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,371.66x = 344,868,352,297.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,868,352,297.73/592,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,182.40

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