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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,380.66, 816,635.04 and 422,319.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,380.66, 816,635.04 and 422,319.54 is: 582,194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,380.66 : 816,635.04 = 422,319.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,380.66/816,635.04 = 422,319.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,380.66x = 816,635.04 × 422,319.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,380.66x = 344,880,934,440.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,880,934,440.68/592,380.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,194.79

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