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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,375.41, 816,627.82 and 422,314.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,375.41, 816,627.82 and 422,314.29 is: 582,187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,375.41 : 816,627.82 = 422,314.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,375.41/816,627.82 = 422,314.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,375.41x = 816,627.82 × 422,314.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,375.41x = 344,873,597,997.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,873,597,997.55/592,375.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,187.57

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