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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,759.15, 817,999.36 and 338,114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,759.15, 817,999.36 and 338,114.59 is: 466,593.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,759.15 : 817,999.36 = 338,114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,759.15/817,999.36 = 338,114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,759.15x = 817,999.36 × 338,114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,759.15x = 276,577,518,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,577,518,226.66/592,759.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,593.42

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