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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,778.34, 817,957.90 and 338,114.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,778.34, 817,957.90 and 338,114.34 is: 466,554.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,778.34 : 817,957.90 = 338,114.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,778.34/817,957.90 = 338,114.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,778.34x = 817,957.90 × 338,114.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,778.34x = 276,563,295,506.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,563,295,506.29/592,778.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,554.32

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