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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,383.63, 888,030.27 and 322,116.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,383.63, 888,030.27 and 322,116.92 is: 482,878.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,383.63 : 888,030.27 = 322,116.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,383.63/888,030.27 = 322,116.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,383.63x = 888,030.27 × 322,116.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,383.63x = 286,049,570,999.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,049,570,999.02/592,383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,878.93

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