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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,283.84, 818,505.72 and 438,606.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,283.84, 818,505.72 and 438,606.56 is: 605,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,283.84 : 818,505.72 = 438,606.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,283.84/818,505.72 = 438,606.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,283.84x = 818,505.72 × 438,606.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,283.84x = 359,001,978,189.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,001,978,189.52/593,283.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,109.99

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