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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,706.16, 818,002.80 and 338,094

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,706.16, 818,002.80 and 338,094 is: 466,608.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,706.16 : 818,002.80 = 338,094 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,706.16/818,002.80 = 338,094/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,706.16x = 818,002.80 × 338,094
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,706.16x = 276,561,838,663.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,561,838,663.20/592,706.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,608.68

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