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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 592,973.58, 817,971.54 and 351,020.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 592,973.58, 817,971.54 and 351,020.36 is: 484,211.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    592,973.58 : 817,971.54 = 351,020.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    592,973.58/817,971.54 = 351,020.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    592,973.58x = 817,971.54 × 351,020.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    592,973.58x = 287,124,664,440.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,124,664,440.55/592,973.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,211.56

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