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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,395.86, 888,048.62 and 322,129.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,395.86, 888,048.62 and 322,129.17 is: 482,897.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,395.86 : 888,048.62 = 322,129.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,395.86/888,048.62 = 322,129.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,395.86x = 888,048.62 × 322,129.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,395.86x = 286,066,364,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,066,364,880.25/592,395.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482,897.31

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