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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,533.72, 819,091.79 and 364,217.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,533.72, 819,091.79 and 364,217.72 is: 502,629.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,533.72 : 819,091.79 = 364,217.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,533.72/819,091.79 = 364,217.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,533.72x = 819,091.79 × 364,217.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,533.72x = 298,327,739,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,327,739,673.79/593,533.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,629.81

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