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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 622,585.23, 931,766.82 and 382,849.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 622,585.23, 931,766.82 and 382,849.71 is: 572,976.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    622,585.23 : 931,766.82 = 382,849.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    622,585.23/931,766.82 = 382,849.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    622,585.23x = 931,766.82 × 382,849.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    622,585.23x = 356,726,656,824.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,726,656,824.62/622,585.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572,976.42

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