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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,451.64, 817,232.28 and 363,111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,451.64, 817,232.28 and 363,111.84 is: 500,879.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,451.64 : 817,232.28 = 363,111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,451.64/817,232.28 = 363,111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,451.64x = 817,232.28 × 363,111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,451.64x = 296,746,716,898.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,746,716,898.20/592,451.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500,879.22

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