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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,377.41, 816,630.58 and 422,316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,377.41, 816,630.58 and 422,316.29 is: 582,190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,377.41 : 816,630.58 = 422,316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,377.41/816,630.58 = 422,316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,377.41x = 816,630.58 × 422,316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,377.41x = 344,876,396,846.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,876,396,846.15/592,377.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,190.32

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