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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,571.42, 819,143.61 and 364,255.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,571.42, 819,143.61 and 364,255.36 is: 502,681.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,571.42 : 819,143.61 = 364,255.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,571.42/819,143.61 = 364,255.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,571.42x = 819,143.61 × 364,255.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,571.42x = 298,377,450,552.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,377,450,552.25/593,571.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502,681.64

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