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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,856.06, 888,007.56 and 355,363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,856.06, 888,007.56 and 355,363.60 is: 533,179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,856.06 : 888,007.56 = 355,363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,856.06/888,007.56 = 355,363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,856.06x = 888,007.56 × 355,363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,856.06x = 315,565,563,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,565,563,348.82/591,856.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,179.58

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