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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,848.16, 887,995.92 and 355,355.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,848.16, 887,995.92 and 355,355.28 is: 533,167.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,848.16 : 887,995.92 = 355,355.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,848.16/887,995.92 = 355,355.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,848.16x = 887,995.92 × 355,355.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,848.16x = 315,554,038,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,554,038,790.46/591,848.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,167.22

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