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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 591,978.02, 888,190.72 and 355,485.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 591,978.02, 888,190.72 and 355,485.56 is: 533,362.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    591,978.02 : 888,190.72 = 355,485.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    591,978.02/888,190.72 = 355,485.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    591,978.02x = 888,190.72 × 355,485.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    591,978.02x = 315,738,970,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,738,970,156.34/591,978.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533,362.66

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