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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,376.41, 816,629.20 and 422,315.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,376.41, 816,629.20 and 422,315.29 is: 582,188.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,376.41 : 816,629.20 = 422,315.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,376.41/816,629.20 = 422,315.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,376.41x = 816,629.20 × 422,315.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,376.41x = 344,874,997,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,874,997,420.47/592,376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,188.95

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