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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,377.66, 816,630.93 and 422,316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,377.66, 816,630.93 and 422,316.54 is: 582,190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,377.66 : 816,630.93 = 422,316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,377.66/816,630.93 = 422,316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,377.66x = 816,630.93 × 422,316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,377.66x = 344,876,748,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,876,748,814.58/592,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,190.67

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