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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,032.56, 818,053 and 351,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,032.56, 818,053 and 351,079.12 is: 484,292.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,032.56 : 818,053 = 351,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,032.56/818,053 = 351,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,032.56x = 818,053 × 351,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,032.56x = 287,201,327,353.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,201,327,353.36/593,032.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484,292.68

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