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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,799.87, 818,217.09 and 386,582.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,799.87, 818,217.09 and 386,582.27 is: 533,583.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,799.87 : 818,217.09 = 386,582.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,799.87/818,217.09 = 386,582.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,799.87x = 818,217.09 × 386,582.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,799.87x = 316,308,216,993.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,308,216,993.00/592,799.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,583.48

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