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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,374.41, 816,626.45 and 422,313.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,374.41, 816,626.45 and 422,313.29 is: 582,186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,374.41 : 816,626.45 = 422,313.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,374.41/816,626.45 = 422,313.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,374.41x = 816,626.45 × 422,313.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,374.41x = 344,872,200,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,872,200,688.95/592,374.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,186.19

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