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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,169, 818,573.22 and 338,514.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,169, 818,573.22 and 338,514.72 is: 467,150.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,169 : 818,573.22 = 338,514.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,169/818,573.22 = 338,514.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,169x = 818,573.22 × 338,514.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,169x = 277,099,084,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,099,084,367.80/593,169
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,150.31

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