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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 593,727.12, 819,255.96 and 361,035.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 593,727.12, 819,255.96 and 361,035.36 is: 498,175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    593,727.12 : 819,255.96 = 361,035.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    593,727.12/819,255.96 = 361,035.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    593,727.12x = 819,255.96 × 361,035.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    593,727.12x = 295,780,370,450.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,780,370,450.75/593,727.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498,175.61

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