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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,504.72, 816,805.96 and 422,443.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,504.72, 816,805.96 and 422,443.60 is: 582,365.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,504.72 : 816,805.96 = 422,443.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,504.72/816,805.96 = 422,443.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,504.72x = 816,805.96 × 422,443.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,504.72x = 345,054,450,243.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,054,450,243.86/592,504.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,365.74

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