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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,375.91, 816,628.51 and 422,314.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,375.91, 816,628.51 and 422,314.79 is: 582,188.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,375.91 : 816,628.51 = 422,314.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,375.91/816,628.51 = 422,314.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,375.91x = 816,628.51 × 422,314.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,375.91x = 344,874,297,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,874,297,708.66/592,375.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,188.26

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